Today I got up at 5:45 am so that I could get ready to go walking. I didn’t sleep well since I had to get up and go to the bathroom 3 or 4 times because I drank water up until 9:00 or 10:00 pm. Besides all of that. . .my body was aching from the exercise that we did yesterday afternoon. This was a good thing, nevertheless, the aching stinks. I am looking forward to doing it again this afternoon even though I am aching. So, all that being said. . . I never made it to doing the walking this morning; however, I DID get up early with good intentions.

Today I met my friend Dean in person for the first time. What a wonderful time of fellowship we had. She is one fun and crazy girl!!! It was nice to finally put a face with the voice that I had been talking to for the past two years. She is one AWESOME, God loving, Christian woman. I am thankful for God bringing her into my life. She is a real blessing. Thank you, Jesus for blessing me with marvelous friends.

This evening I walked the track with Yvette, the personal trainer. We walked 1 lap (1/4 mile) and I went further between stops that I did yesterday. Today I only stopped 2 times to rest then the last part of the lap she had me to swing my arms. I was tired when I was done, nevertheless, I felt ENERGIZED. My upper thighs were feeling it; however, I DID IT!!!!!

Mother made some Buffalo burgers today. Needless to say, I had to sample some of those. I have “O” blood type and buffalo is allowed so I didn’t cheat; however, I’m sure that it would have been better if I had left well enough alone and NOT tasted the Buffalo. It was quite good and I could have eaten the whole pan full. I MUST eat many, many prunes tonight so that I can pass the meat and show a loss in the morning.

I am off now to take a bath in salt water and put juice from a lemon on my face and chin to tighten and firm up the skin. After that I believe that I will watch a little television and turn in early. What a concept since I can’t seem to get to bed before midnight or 1:00 am. All in all today was a really good day. Thank you, God, for your many blessings.