"GO bury thy sorrow,The world hath its share:Go, bury it deeply,Go, hide it with careGo, bury thy sorrow,Let others be blest;Go, give them the sunshine,And tell God the rest.
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Today I'm thankful for second chances. For God's enabling grace. For hope and love and peace. For my family. For each and every new sunrise...
Just seven and a half months ago, my life was very different. I was a smoker and 55 lbs heavier. I coughed almost constantly. I couldn't breathe when I lay in bed each night and would wake up just sitting on the side of the bed (sort of wobbling back and forth) or after having fallen to the floor. I would often fall asleep just sitting in a chair, even while taking care of Jaylee, because I was constantly exhausted. There were times when I coughed or choked until I almost passed out. During the worst episodes, it felt like what I would imagine a seizure to be like. Everything would go dark and sounds would fade and I could feel myself shaking. I was depressed and desperate.
On January 12, 2010, I quit smoking. Shortly after, I started my weight loss journey. I have a long way to go, but I truly thank God for how far I've come in this short amount of time.
I have not smoked for 231 days, 10 hours, 54 minutes, and 31 seconds & have saved $828.59 by NOT smoking 4629 cigarettes. I have lost 55 lbs. I have hope again.
Life is full of hardship; days when it feels like there isn't a trace of extraordinary in sight. Maybe that's when we need to reflect on all our miracles leading up to the moment we find ourself in. Maybe that's one of the secrets of making it through.
Will you join me in transforming Tuesday into something extraordinary? If so, please grab a button and link up so I can celebrate it with you!
Happy Tuesday,
