A few minutes. . .

&#. . . to catch my breath

Wow--it has been a crazy week! One that can possibly be described as a roller coaster. Yes, it's cliché, but it is appropo.

First, to catch you up on the weight loss journey:
I've lost 42.2 pounds (every tenth a pound counts, right?) and an amazing 52.25 inches! Yes, I did a little happy dance--ok a big happy dance--all around my room until the dogs started jumping around and barking, so I quit to avoid waking the neighbors that needed their sleep, since they were up making all kinds of noise and vacuuming until after 2:30. I was beyond thrilled!

The business journey:
It's been a rough week. Two people that I sponsored decided that this was not for them. It's ok, and they know that I support them in whatever they decide to do to get healthy. It took some talking me down from the proverbial ledge. I was ready to just throw in the metaphoric towel. But my friend, Kellie, helped me through the rough patch. And I'm pressing on. I'm going to have the faith that I am doing the right thing.

Which brings me to the spiritual journey:
I visited my former church home last Sunday, and it was as good as I remembered. Not only did I get to see some old friends, but the worship service was truly spirit-filled, and the message was tailor-made for me. (Now if I could just remember it. . . hahaha.) It felt nice to be back.

On a sad note, one of the wonderful people, Beth Wertz, a warm, loving, brave woman at my current church passed away (I really hate all euphemisms for the verb die.) this week. She fought cancer for as long as she could. I really did love Beth. She was one of the reasons I joined Bethlehem. It won't be the same without her there.

Professional Journey:
Our spring production was last night, and it truly surprised me how much the casts of the one-act plays pulled it together. I was and am still so proud of them. The actors were a mixed bag of complete novices to those with resumés longer than mine. They were able to overcome nerves, a crazy production week schedule, and a crazier production week director. My principal gave us the highest compliment. He said, "It wasn't good middle school production. It was a good production for any level." This made my day. I open every first rehearsal telling the cast and crew that we don't put on middle school plays, we strive for professionalism each and every time. I have high expectations, and the students always exceed them!

Now, I must come to a close. We're having honor roll assemblies this morning! I love honoring our students!

Until later. . . .