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Blah, Blah

2006-11-07T22:00:00.000-08:00

Today was pretty much dead...at least at school. The first hour we did nothing. The second hour we took an exam and sat there doing nothing. The third and fourth hour we did nothing, so I colored Christmas pictures. This morning was the longest one since I had been in school. I was EXCITED when noon came. I raced out the door to my car. I pray we get something accomplished tomorrow. Tonight, I had a friend over for dinner and it was great. I made BLT wraps with sun dried tomato flour tortillas. Everything was fresh because it came from Central Market. This is my most favorite store for bying groceries. This was the best BLT I had ever ate!! I had a good afternoon and evening. I think I will be taking Zaria to the dog park this week and I still have a full week ahead. I love how God is working in my life and certain people around me. Everyday He shows me something more. Gotta run to bed. It is very late and I am falling asleep @ the computer. Later!

Prayers

2006-11-06T04:11:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! I am blogging quite early this morning. I need your prayers and encouragement. I am going through a very difficult trial in my life and it is affecting me in areas such as going to school and my progression in weight loss. I am working very hard to keep my relationship with God strong because I know what it is like to lose this relationship and I CHOOSE not to lose it. I had an AWESOME, AWESOME weekend and I did not want it to end. I spent some quality time with my parents and a close friend. I love to be able to thank God for all the wonders and trials in my life, even though it is difficult going through these trials. I have to remember Matt. 11:28, "Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. God says He will give us rest... WOW!!! What does this verse mean to you? Do you believe and have faith God does this, even when we go through trials? I do. It is difficult, however He does not give us more than we can handle. Please think about this verse and let me know what it means in your life. I don't want just a closeness with my friends, but a spiritual closeness as well. I want to learn about your relationship with Jesus. Please read Phillipians 4:8-9. This is what we need to be doing and sharing with each other. :-)

Hi

2006-11-04T20:01:00.000-08:00

I have had a busy week, however it ended beautifully! Friday night I had some friends over for dinner and we just enjoyed hanging out, laughing and playing with Zaria, Nelson and Virgil. The cats look thrilled! Ha, Ha! It's funny...I used to spend so much time making sure things were perfect, that I was unable to truly enjoy my guests and take part in enjoying the activities. Friday night it was different. To notice this allows me to know I am growing and changing...it's AWESOME! After we ate and cleaned up we ventured over to MAIN EVENT for a night of bowling and music. We were only going to bowl for an hour, however everyone was having so much fun, we decided to stay one more hour. We had a fabulous time! I sure did not bowl as well as I normally do, (not that I am a pro) however I did o.k. The only thing that matters was that we had fun. Today was sort of a leisure day. I went to visit a friend this afternoon, we went to IKEA and then came to my house to make pizzas. They were good! One of my friends hung up my curtains I had bought from IKEA a couple of months ago. I am very thankful, now I can start my week with not only curtains but FABULOUS curtains. I still have to hang the two in the living room, but that is fine. My bedroom looks AWESOME! I am in the process of finding just the right lighting for my bedroom. The color of my bedding and things are eggplant and carmel...MMmmm! :) I am going to Burleson in the morning to visit my parents at their church. I am very excited. This is one place I feel comfortable and can truly worship God. I am going to stretches in 2 weeks and my friend Jennifer is coming from Oklahoma to stay the weekend with me. We are very enthusiastic! It will be our 1 year anniversery and we will see friends we have not seen since last November. It will be an amazing reunion! My father-in-law sent pictures he had taken of me 1 week after surgery and I looked at them last night...WOW!!! I could not believe I had been so big. Thank you Lord for turning my eating life around so I can live longer for you. It was embarassing to see how I let myself go. I am so blessed and thankful. It was definitley a reality check. I am working out even harder now. I joined CURVES. This is a place for women only, to come workout. It is awesome. My first month their I was the 2nd biggest loser. I had lost 20lbs and 9 1/2 inches. 14 of the 20 were fat pounds. I am thrilled. I would like to be number one next time...Heehee! :) I hope everyone is doing well. Remember to keep God first in our lives as well as in all we do!!!!

Satan...

2006-10-31T18:12:00.000-08:00

These last three weeks have been a challenge. Satan is working hard to detour me away from Christ. I felt I was doing well, living strong then Satan throws temptation at me and is working to get me off track. I also know Jesus has been working just as much to show me what is pure, holy and righteous....Living for Christ. I am so blessed Jesus has shown me and now has my focus back to where it needs to be...on HIM! I know Satan is not done, however I believe Jesus will keep me strong and faithful. I know I am very vulnerable and feel lonely right now, however God is putting many brother's and sister's in Christ, in my lfe right now to pray and support me through this time of struggle. I am so thankful to Christ for allowing me to go through these trials. I am not sure why He sent me through this, however I believe God used these trials for me to grow closer to Him in my relationship with Christ. I know it is hard to admit when we are struggeling or when we have sin in our lives, but God wants us to do these things and as Christians we are to help carry the load. How can we learn, grow and change without admitting our sins and shareing our struggles? We can't! This is partly why we are here to help each other as well as teach Christs' Word. I can see changes in my life almost daily. Never before would I have reached out and asked for help or even be this honest in bringing out my sins and struggles. I know God is allowing me to grow stronger every day, in every way. Please continue to pray for me and for Jason as he struggles with his relationship with Christ. I believe God has a plan, we just need to believe and be patient.
Thank you Jesus!

Free in Christ

2006-10-15T12:13:00.000-07:00

I have been very busy the past couple of months. I am almost finished with school. I have three more months of classes, then I begin my externship. With theholidays coming up time will fly by. I have begun my Pampered Chef business again. I will have my first chef show wednesday. I held a catalog show in September and now I have a few shows set up for this month and some next month. If anyone would like to have a show please let me know. I would love to guide you in discovering the chef in you.
I believe Christ has guided me to a wonderful spiritual church family to worship with. I am very excited to worship with this brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord has been guiding me on a journey these past two months and I am realizing what it feels like to be comp;ete;y free in Christ. I have quit weighing myself because I want God to be glorified in all I do. It is not about looks and size, however it is about health and living for Christ. I believe I was guided to have this surgery and I see Christ working on me through this and other trials in my life. I pray I am a good steward with the new healthiness I have been blessed with. I believe Christ will use my weight loss experience somehow for others.
I went on a spiritual retreat last weekend and I went Missouri this weekend. God used the R & R retreat to show me some things He has been wanting me to see and I was able to put some tough trials I have been experiencing into perspective. Through Christ I am living and not surviving. What could be more freeing than living for Christ?

A.K.B.

2006-08-25T17:04:00.000-07:00

Hello! I hope today is well for you. I took a challenging exam today, which was eight pages long and the last page was all short answer about the 8 different labs in a reference laboratory and what is required on a requition form for patients to have specimens and other tests done. I was nervous, however I made 105%. AWESOME! Those of us who were at class on time and ready to begin were given 5 bonus points. There were only 6 out of 20 students present.
I have made 100%'s this whole unit except for one 96% and I have received 28 bonus points as well. I was given a packet on A.B.K. (Alpha Beta Kappa). This is a very high Honors Society. The only way to become a member is to not miss more than 10 hours of class and make a 90% or higher on the CMA exam. I am going to order my study book for this exam and begin studying for my CMA exam. I felt excited that PCI feels I will do well and become a member.
Other than classes and studying, I am making friends and having a fun time hanging out with them. This week has been unusual because I have been extremely happy and laughing more than I have in a long time. I know the Lord is taking care of me. I have given all my struggles to Jesus and asked for Him to mold the situations according to His will and I am so amazed! Decisions I have been working hard to make for the past couple of years well, I believe thay have been answered. I being lead down a path I never dreamed of, however it feels right even though some will not ever understand, because I am letting the Lord guide me. When I allow Jesus to lead my life, give everything over to Him, there is no more confusion, worry , anxiety or unhappiness. Although it may seem disapointing to me and others about some decisions that will be made, I am prayerful that people will pray and realize I am leaving everything in God's hands and praying He will guide me down the right path to make decisions He would have me to make. We are not here for ourselves, but for Jesus. To spread His word, that people will know Jesus and become a child of His.
I am going to see a movie tonight with my friend Kimberlee and her daughter, Kirstie. We are excited and then tomorrow I will be going to my friend Holly's for her daughter, Marybeth's third birthday party. I am thankful I do not have much homework this weekend. This is not usual, however we have two huge projects due this next week with presentations, so I am happy. I start my third unit next friday...WOW, it is going fast!
Please, give me a blog anytime.

...Give Thanks...

2006-08-20T19:34:00.000-07:00

I love this scripture and I would love to share it, as part of our Lord's Word with you who are reading this right now.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
16: Rejoice always,
17: Pray without ceasing,
18: in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ
Jesus for you.
Please, do not look at this scripture and think to yourself, "Oh, I know what this says. I have read it over and over."
I charge you to really read and understand it and then pray about how being thankful in all things in your life because this is God's will for you, will enhance you life in every way.

This scripture has enhanced my life and it has a deeper meaning to me than it use to. Why? Because I am learning to be thankful in all things, whether good or bad. Most of us seem to only acknowledge thankfulness in things or experiences which are good. I have really been doing this when different experiences in my life today seem so dark and I think I am sinking rather than rising. I believe Jesus allows us to be thankful in all things so we can learn and grow. Something good will come out of experiences that seem rough now but in the end we will be able to see and along the way we can glorify God. I am so thankful to be a princess of our King and to have a relationship with my Father in heaven. I pray you are too.

New Prodcts!

2006-08-18T19:56:00.000-07:00

I will be starting up my business of Pampered Chef again in September. I am still praying about it, however it has not been clearly shown to me yet whether or not to continue or stop the continuence of P.C.
New products are out and you will be able to view the new catalog and place your orders in September. I am looking forward to having parties and selling these fabulous items. I worked this evening on getting everything ready. I will be hosting a catalog party Sept. 1st. I will not be doing a cooking show, however I will be passing around catalogs to friends, family and anyone who would like one. Please email me at pccgreen@yahoo.com if you would like a catalog, want to place an order or just have questions or comments about Pampered Chef. If you would like you can also view the new fall catalog on my website and place your orders here as well. www.pamperedchef.biz/christinagreen

I look forward to doing business with you!

Praise Jesus!

2006-08-18T08:01:00.000-07:00

I am actually out of classes today. It is instructor in service day....AWESOME! So I am taking a well needed break today from studying and two friends are coming over to swim and spend the afternoon with me. I am ELATED!! We are going to swim, have a nice lunch and possibly go to IKEA WHA HOOOO!
I love IKEA!! I bought the new fall line bedding and a few other things. The bedding is so fabulous! It is a deep, rich, eggplant/purple color. MMmmm, it's FABULOUS!!!
I am still doing well with classes and lab. I found out that last unit I made the highest percentage grade in my class. I am astounded! This is new territory for me to be doing so well. However, I have grown so much in my spiritual life as well as self esteem, that I now have found the confidence that Jesus instilled in me. I praise Jesus for all my success in school and life becuase without HIM and my christian family this would not be possible for me. Thank you, Lord!!!
I pray all is well with you who are reading this blog. If you are struggeling in your life, please remember you are not alone. Jesus is with you and HE will carry you through your struggles. If you are doing well and your on top of the world, please do not forget to praise our Lord and give HIM all the glory because with out HIM we would not be here.

Thank you Jesus! I praise your name and lift you up.

1st unit done!

2006-08-01T20:11:00.000-07:00

I know it has been awhile since I last blogged. I will do better about posting more frequently. My first unit oschool will be over thursday afternoon and I start the second unit on friday. I am very excited because I found out today I have a 4.0 in class. I know it has only been a month, however it has been a difficult one and I have worked extremely hard. My goal is to keep this grade point average for the next 5 months before I go out on my externship.
I have been praying alot about the externship. Even though it is a few months away I need time to pray and weigh options. If I had to make a decision today, I feel I am being lead to work in an Ob Gyn office. I have also been praying about a pediatric' s clinic as well as a plastic surgeon's office. Please keep this part of schooling in your prayers as I will be on externship for 2 months. I would like to be placed where the Lord sees fit for helping others in more ways than just being an M.A.
I am busy this week with a skit, paper and presentation, tests and studying. Other than this not much happening.
I am down about 60 pounds. I am feeling a little discouraged as I weighed after being on a liquid diet for two days and the scale says I am up three pounds. Although I know woman fluctuate 5-10 pounds, it is hard for me to see the scale go up when I hardly eat. I quit taking my medication for swelling after I had the dehydration and anxiety attack last week. This could be part of why I am up a bit. I relize my weight is not who I am, however it is a key to let me know where I stand. For me, it still seems to be a battle. The eating or not eating isn't so bad, it's the mental and emotional part that I struggle with the most. Please continue to pray for me, not so much that I keep losing weight because it is inevitable I will, but pray I can recover and heal in all aspects besides just physically and I can use this experience and lifestyle to glorify God. Lights out and good night!

Possible Valedictorian..Maybe?

2006-07-20T16:25:00.000-07:00

I am almost finished testing this week, I have one more tomorrow. I feel so excited and I believe my confidence in myself about school is starting to rise. I had a ver hard theory test today. There were also two short answers and one of them took up an entire page (Rh incompatability, Erythroblastosis hemolysis) I took the test and by the time I was done, I was so tired it almost did not matter what I made because I was so relieved it was over. Our instructor always puts highest, 2nd highest, 3rd highest and most proud of, on the bored. I did not even watch and normally I do. My buddy in class (Mary) told me I made a 100%. I looked up and tears started running because I could not believe it and because I was tired. I was so excited. I was the only one and the next highest was a 92.5%. Our instructor said "If you made an A you really deserved it. This week was over Hemoglobins and it was tough, more so than the cardiovascular system. I also made a 100% yesterday on spelling and terms as well. I pray I will do just as well tomorrow on my last exam of the week.
I am working hard and praying, when I graduate I will be Valedictorian. I know it seems silly, however this is something I believed I could never achieve in school and here I am well on my way. I know I have the knowledge, however I seem to not have the confidence. I know how well I am doing is due to my Father in heaven. I am so thankful and blessed to feel good about how hard I am working and how well I am doing because Jesus is making it possible.
Time to study. I believe these 7 months will go very quickly at this rate. I am so looking forward to walking across the stage proud of all the hard work I will have accomplished, however what will really make the day is when all my friends and family are there to join in with me on what will be an AMAZING CELEBRATION!

What consumes you?

2006-07-18T18:53:00.000-07:00

Days are flying by and it seems I hardly have time to eat because school is consuming me. Of course Jesus consumes me first and formost, however school is next. Last night I was carrying on conversations with friends and it seem like every few minutes I was spitting out medical terms. I also relized when writing down 1 Thessalonians, I wrote the 1 in medical format. I am happy I am enjoying learning and keeping my 4.0 average, at the same time it is frustrating or funny when I am talking with someone, for terms to be flying out. I feel I eat, sleep and shower medical terms. This will be what I do for the next 7 months and i will be happy when the studying is over. I am definitly getting ready to enjoy some of the perks PCI offers to us students. When you have perfect attendance each month you receive a $20 gift card to Target! WOW... I also receive some sort of gift at the beginning of the next month when I have finished all 5 units in one month. For the month of July, I will receive a silver medical necklace and I believe next month is a medical dictionary...Halleluia! I have already gone to the 1/2 price book store to purchase the Taber's encyclopedia and medical dictionary.
I am loving being busy because it keeps my mind and feet off of the scale. I have a real issue with weighing more than 5 times a day physically, mentally and emotionally. I have lost 40 pounds and it has been 7 weeks ago today I had undergone my surgery. I really need to work on not being so hard on myself, taking control of my weight and school and give it over to God. I tell myself all I need is Jesus and He will provide what I need. Of course I need to take actions like studying the best I can and eating healthy and taking care of myself with the means the Lord blesses me with, but in the end Jesus is the healer and the teacher.
I am already wanting a vacation. I am looking forward to going to Missouri in Sept. to see family and have a fun time. Time to hit the note cards.... I have a spelling and terms test tomorrow, a theory test on thursday and a lab test on different positons patients need to be in for seeing the doctor, on friday. There seems to still be a full week ahead...I am looking forward to attending Stretches on sat. at Choices.

AWESOME!

2006-07-13T15:34:00.000-07:00

I am so happy it is almost friday. I have had one busy week with studying since last friday for two big days of testing. I had a pop quiz on the heart diagram on tues. wed. I had a terms test as well as the heart diagram and today I had two test and a lymphatic diagram to label. The two tests were over cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system. This has definitely been a challenging week for me and I am so thankful because I A'sed the quiz and made an A on the other two days of tests I have had. Tomorrow is lab,(again) another day of injections and i.v's. I am very much looking forward o this weekend because I do not have as much to do or study for school. I can have fun and relax more than filling my brain with medical stuff. We did begin to study Hemotology today.
I am very much enjoying school and loving learning. Although it is a big challenge for me, I know I will finish successfully and graduate with an amazing career. Thank you Lord!

Injections

2006-07-10T17:44:00.000-07:00

Hi eveyone!

I know it has been a week or so since I last blogged, WHEW...it's been busy! I had a great time over the 4th. I saw family and had alot of time to visit, which was nice. I got back wed. the 5th and I had orientation on thurs. the 6th for school. I received a pair of scrubs and took my picture for the student I.D.'s I have yet to receive. I had alot of fun meeting new people and learning about my amazing new career.
I started school bright and early friday morning and it was lab day. I was nervous because I was not sure what this consisted of, but I soon found out....INJECTIONS and a bunch of other non scary things. There are only three of us new students and one did not show up until really late, so this left Mary and I to give and receive four injections a piece....WHAT? I was so nervous I felt sick. I did not want to hurt anyone or have them hurt me. Mary and I we're amateurs, but now we are pros, (well almost). It was the coolest thing! It did not hurt a lick, although one of the 4 left a good sting when we were finished. We will get to do this again this friday, plus learn to take each others blood and then perform with drawing blood from each other.
I am really enjoying school so far, granted it is only the second day. However i can't believe how much I need to know in such a short amount of time. Wed. I am to test over the heart, lymphatic sytem (both fill in diagrams) and spelling & termonology, along with lecture notes, of 5 hours. This did not seem to bad. I started of course friday night and today in class she added more things to the test as well as thurs. testing over theory of heart and lymphatic system. This might sound like I am complaing, however I am not. I am of course abit overwhelmed with all the medical information , yet at the same time very EXCITED! I have a great support team to encourage me and keep me afloat. I believe this will be one of the most exciteing, quickest, hardest adventures I have taken. For being out of school for 5 years, I feel I am doing pretty well so far.
I went to see my surgeon, (Dr. Arnold) today for my 6 week check up and he says I am doing really well. I have lost 38 pounds! I thought this was not very good or that I should have lost more by now, but he said the average pounds lost at 6 weeks is normally 25 to 30. So, I am doing great and I do need to stop weighing every day because it is only discouraging. I am not going to be so hard on myself , (being so controlling) because I realized this weight loss is in God's hands and His control not mine. I know I talked alot about my experiences the last couple of days, but I also know God is guiding me and moving me through all of my experiences in life. I am so thankful for this opportunity to go to school, learn and then have a career I love and can show people our Saviors' love and what He sacrificed for us...HIS LIFE.
I look forward to hearing from you. Have a fabulous night.

Swimsuit

2006-06-30T20:21:00.000-07:00

My day started well.....I put on my swimsuit to go to the pool and the clip in the back which holds it together BROKE! AUGHHH!! Not a great start to the day because now I need another swim suit. Unlike most people I only own one swim suit at a time, so I did not have another I could just jump into. I ended up getting a cute swimsuit after two hours of shopping. I will be glad when next summer comes and I can really enjoy shopping...FABULOUS!
After my shopping I was very thirsty and went through Chick-filet for a water and low and behold I found I can drink their diet lemonade...WOWSERS! It is made with water, lemon and splenda. I was very excited, although I think I will stick with my water and lemons without any sweetner. :) I also discover this very polite young boy working the drive through. With a smile, I said, "You don't look old enough to work here." He proudly said, "I am." With his chest held high he smiled & announced," I am 14 years old." I could not believe you can work here in Texas at age 14. I thought it was very cool and I told him, (Chad) He did an excellent job.
I put on my new swim suit and away I went to the cool water. I met a fabulous christian gal. Her name is Kerrie and we talked about all kinds of things. The best was talking about our relationship with the Lord. We exchanged phone numbers and plan on going to the lake in the evenings to walk and chat. I am very excited to get to know her and her relationship with Jesus.
I finally had a salad tonight. It was AWESOME! I savored every bite,(which was not many), but oh, was it good. I enjoyed it and it seem to settle well with me for now.
I hope to blog soon. It is coming up the holiday and I will be traveling. I f you miss a fabulous blog don't fret because this fabulous city chic will be back before you know it.

Ta, Ta.

Cravings....

2006-06-29T16:43:00.000-07:00

I have had a fun day with my friend, Holly and her two girls (Marybrth and Gabriella) out at the pool, however I am struggeling with cravings.
What do I crave you ask? I am craving a big green salad like nothing else. I am also craving carbonation. Please pray for me. Most of us can solve our cravings by indulging in them, however do we really ask ourselves whether or not it is for body nourishment or plain indulgement because we can?
Now that I have had my surgery I can't just have whatever I am craving because of what could happen. I think I could have salad yet I have to be careful of dressings. Now for the carbonation......I am really frustrated. I see it everywhere I am. It isn't necessarely soda, it is actual carbonation. I really want a strawberry limeade from Sonic. This has always been my summer drink besides water. I feel as though I may never have certain things again and if this is true I really need to learn to live without it. I know Jesus provides all we need and we can pray, (as I do) however I am still struggeling. I feel I am wearing out prayer, even though it is not possible and I know Jesus does not allow us more than we can handle, so I am turning to my blog to share with my friends and family because as christians we need to bear each others burdens and be there for one another. I am feeling weak and vulnerable now, so please pray for me and others who struggle as wll. I know with the Lord this will soon pass.
I am looking forward to the holiday coming up soon. I love summer!

Blog you later.

Fun in the sun!

2006-06-28T17:04:00.000-07:00

I enjoyed a lovely afternoon (into the evening) next to and inside the pool. Of course my body is begging for rehydration since the sun soaked all I had out. :)
I met a new lady today while I was there and we talked for two hours (imagine that.:) I really enjoyed visiting and we talked about Jesus and life. I experienced her as being a little defensive when I mentioned being a Christian and living for Jesus. She started to explain the theolosism to me and things she believed. I explained the love of Jesus and what He wanted for us. I talked about a few verses in the bible and she had no clue what I was talking about yet every time I mentioned a verse she would start talking about their traditions and mass. For example crossing your mind, mouth and heart. She proceeded to tell me it is so the Lord will bless your mind, mouth and heart. I asked where in the bible that Jesus asks us to do this and she could not tell me. I explained to her any time she wants to talk to Jesus and pray for blessings she can and we do not have to cross everything. It was pretty challenging talking with her because, yes she is very knowledgeable about the theolosism and traditions but not so much about what the Lord tells us, which you can find in only one book...the Holy Bible. I look forward to being an example, loving her where she is and talking more about God's word.

I enjoyed a yummy fresh fruit smoothie this afternoon. It was pineapple, mango, banana and something else...I can't seem to remember, but oh...I remember how fabulously tasty it was!
I think I will straighten up a couple of hot spots tonight. The cleaner your house is usually the happier you are and more energised you are. My friend Holly and her two girls are coming over tomorrow for another day of fun in the sun. I am very excited! I had a fabulous afternoon and look forward to tomorrow to see what the Lord has in store for me.

Buddy

2006-06-27T19:49:00.000-07:00

WOW!!! Hi Jennifer, I am so happy you are a blogger now! I hope you enjoy it.

I am so happy and yet so sad, because you are moving to Florida. What will we do every month without seeing you at stretches? I guess I'll have to come visit and we can go to the beach and to Disney World....What fabulous fun! Oh...I will miss you buddy.

I look forward to seeing you soon before you move! Let's plan a weekend.....

I love you!
~ Christina

OOOO..LA,LA.........

2006-06-27T10:05:00.000-07:00

Lights, shopping, restaurants, movies..........Starbucks and Ikea; FABULOUS! There is nothing like being a Fabulous city gal....except being a princess of Jesus!

I love living in the city! Although I think I would love living downtown in a loft still. :) Sometimes it is like a dream......Redecorating the apartment, lounging by the pool with a great book, getting a pedi....WAIT! WAKE UP! What about responsibilities, lists, doing things correctly......Sure, but what is being an awesome christian (who now lives in the city) without fun and laughter! The bible does not tell us being a child of God is a stale life. No! Jesus tells us of an amazing life we can have with Him (when we choose HIM) now on earth as well as in heaven! Jesus had fun, laughter and enjoyment. He tells us how to have peace, love, joy and happiness. Isn't this what alot of people are looking for in this world, yet do not find until they make a decision to have a relationship with Jesus and not of the world? I believe so. I know I have!
I am discovering since my surgery that my tastes are changing...meaning my taste buds with food. I have discovered a hot tea that I really love! Passion...Mmmm, it is fabulous! (of course I am talking about the tea title in the last statement.) It is a beautiful purple, all herbal tea. I love to make it and smell the aroma as well as the after taste..Thank you Starbucks! I have finally found something else I can have that I enjoy.
I am very excited to start school 1 week from this friday (July 7th, Happy birthday dad!) I will be attending PCI Health Training. With the Lord by my side, in 9 months I will be a Certified Medical Assistant. I would like to work in pediatrics if this is where the Lord would have me to be. If not I know wherever the Lord leads me I will be a great asset and an amzing CMA because of the compassion and responsibility the Lord has instilled in me.
I live in a great apartment and aprt. complex. It is a gated community and people are friendly. This was a huge move for me and I, (in the past couple of months) have been worried because I did not know a single soul over here. Although once I stopped worrying and started praying about this, leaving it with God I have begun to meet different people. I am excited to make friends and share who and who's I am.
I also started a belly dance class...That's right you read it..a belly dance class. I love it! Talk about healthy, fun and freeing...It is FABULOUS!! I did have to stop calss for now as I did just have surgery, however Sa'diyya starts new classes again in September and I will be their. I really enjoy learning from Sa'diyya as she teaches healthy body image and doing this kind of dance for yourself. She does not teach or perform this tradition as a sensul or sexual dance as some others do. She is a christian and believes in having healthy body image.

This is all for now. I am heading out to the pool. Enjoy your day and I hope you enjoyed reading my fabulous city chic blog.

Crazy.....

2006-06-26T18:06:00.000-07:00

Hello!
I know it is not tomorrow yet, but I had to say...WOW! what a day trying to figure out how to blog. This seems to be a little difficult for me this afternoon, but I am on my way to learning this supposedly easy thing called....BLOGGING! Let the games begin!

Welcome!!

2006-06-26T17:16:00.000-07:00

Hi friends!

Welcome to my fabulous blog. I know you are gasping, as I can hardly believe I am doing this myself. (Gasp! AWESOME... Christina is learning to blog and have her own type of website page!)
Anyway...Let me update you as to how my life is changing and being blessed by the Lord! I have just undergone Gastric By-Pass surgery...(what was I thinking?) After my long battle of yo-yo dieting (13 yrs), I finally realized it is not about how I look and what society thinks and says, yet how healthy I am and if I am living for the Lord. Of course it is not Christ like to indulge in food to escape lifes problems and the devil. For me, this was not a spur of the moment thought or decision. Through alot of studying God's word, praying and self change... I realized I am a strong, free woman who loves herself and strives daily to live for our Lord!
I felt lead to this decision through my Father above. Through the strength and willpower God has given me I know I will be adding about 15 - 20 years to my life physically by having this operation.
Tomorrow I will be 4 weeks post op. Although it has been a struggle mentally, physically and emotionally; it has not been spiritually. I know I am not alone with these life changes as I have Jesus, family and friends for support. I am so thankful the Lord has put the people he has chosen in my life. 33 pounds are gone and I am so blessed. I look forward to being able to do things physically for the Lord that hindered me by carrying so much extra weight, as well as revealing and being my authentic self. I do not have to hide behind weight anymore thinking I am being rejected or abandoned by people of the world. As scripture says: The Lord will never leave you nor forsake you...
Please keep me in your prayers as I still have a long and blessed journey ahead!

~Look forward to another Fabulous blog from me tomorrow. Here's a hint....Fabulous city chic!