Starting the Week Right

• Hello, I got up and fixed my coffee this morning and drank it while I was getting ready for church. Once all that was done, I made my egg in the microwave, then put salsa, cottage cheese and some shredded cheddar in a bowl and warmed it up. When it was all done, I put it all in a Ramakin. They are not very big and I know that that is what I can eat every day. 

• I did a lot of walking at church. I am the Lead Usher and I have to make sure that everything runs smoothly so the service won't be disturbed. We have an 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. service, so I do a lot of walking and talking. Ray calls me his "Walkie-Talkie."
• When we arrived at home, the crockpot was cooking away. I made a beef roast and I put a package of mixed veggies in before we left this morning. I Threw in a little rice and broccoli when we got home. I made a salad, measured the meat, and 'voila' dinner. It sure was good. We ate sensible portions and will have either more salad or fruit snacks later. Meat is a once a day thing. Ray has those Morning Star Farms veggie sausage. He really seems to like them. 

 It would be nice if one (or more) of my Twitter buddies would get on the bandwagon and help me out. Maybe I could even help them out. I was President of  Parents Without Partners Chapter 275 in Newport News for 3 years about 20 years ago 9250 members). Ray tells people he had to marry me to get me out of there. Anyway, I was a member for almost 5 years and worked with singles every Wednesday night in a program called We Care. It was very nice. Members could come an have their Wednesday Therapy. I facilitated it nearly the whole time I was a member. I learned so much and I also took classes on psychology at our local community college.

• At our church, First Baptist of Newport News, I facilitated a Celebrate Recovery Program for people with drug and alcohol problems for over 2 years. Both programs allowed me to observe people and I read about the psychology all the time, not to mention that people would call me almost every night and I talked hours on the phone with them. From talking about the perils of being a single parent to how to tell if their spouse was cheating. The advice always was well received and I don't remember giving bad advice. 
• I am an ordained Deacon and I will pray for any who needs prayer. I know it has worked for me and it can work for you.