I am a 46 year old grandmother of an active six year old who is the
reason I started to lose weight in the first place! He is the light of
my life and the reason I have to keep this weight off!
When I started this journey five years ago I had no idea where it would
take me! It took me to a wonderful place of health and fitness that I
let slip away from me because I was too busy to take care of myself.
I got busy doing
things for other people and following the crowd with eating and sitting
around rather than blazing the path I knew was right for exercise and
eating healthy for myself. That has all changed.
I'm back on the path of healthy eating and exercise. I get at least
four days of exercise a week...sometimes more, but my goal is four
days. I lift weights to help with my body shaping. I enjoy lifting
weights.
I plan to soon begin studying the Personal Trainer Home Study Program
that I bought a few years ago. I never felt 'good enough' to actually
study and take the test to become a personal trainer. But one of my
advisors in college told me when I was told because I wasn't a straight
A student I wouldn't make a good teacher that I would be a better
teacher because I knew what it was like to study hard and still get
just passing grades.
In fitness I will
be able to relate to those people who want to do right and try hard,
but don't get the results they would like. I've been there. I've walked
that road before and I can guide them and let them know there is hope
if they don't give up.
Butterfly Kisses
There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven,
and she's Daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
she talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life,
But most of all, for...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony Daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, Daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet sixteen today,
She's looking like her Momma a little more everyday
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great big world.
But I remember...
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you Daddy,
But if you don't mind,
I'm only going to kiss you on the cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right.
To deserve her love every morning,
And butterfly kisses at night.
All the precious time
Like the wind, the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away.
Standing in the bride room just staring at her,
she asked me what I'm thinking,
and I said "I'm not sure,
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl."
Then she leaned over....and gave me....
Butterfly kisses, with her Mama there
Sticking little flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle, Daddy, it's just about time"
"Does my wedding gown look pretty, Daddy?"
"Daddy, don't cry."
With all that I've done wrong,
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning,
And butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is what love is.
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always remember
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses
Written by Bob Carlisle and Randy Thomas
