Author: jachancellor

Daughter of the King, wife to hubby David, Mom to Carmen and Stephen. Lover of the Razorbacks, Gastric Sleeve 5/16/16, Lupus Warrior.
5k · Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Random Thoughts · thoughts · Uncategorized · WLS

5k…Again

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In December last year, David and walked our first 5k.  We did so much better than either one of thought we would 59:01.  One of my goals for this year is to participate in three 5k’s.  Doable.


Today we participated in our second 5k, walking again.  The Lucky Leprechaun 5k/10k in downtown Fort Walton Beach.  I love being able to participate in this walk.  David was able to walk with me.  So happy about that.

I beat my time of 59:01 and got in at 53:36.  I actually posted on the time on snap as 53:45.  But I beat my time by 5 plus minutes.  Huge success!  (So thankful for friends and taking our picture!!)

We celebrated with friends that ran/walked.

Part of goal met.  Success that I wasn’t dying after, and feel like I can do a better time for the next 5k.  Part of another non-weight loss goal was that I wore a regular skirt (from Party City).  The waist band was super tight, but it fit.  Plus it made me feel like I had on a skirt from high school (drill team).

So…try…you just never know what you may accomplish!

Blessings.

 

5k · Bariatric Surgery - My Story · Random Thoughts · thoughts · Uncategorized · walking · WLS

Try

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So tonight we pick up our packets for our next 5k.  Although I think it will only be me walking on Saturday.   David has injured his back this past week.  Bad enough that he actually saw a doctor yesterday.  So, we are not sure if he will be able to walk on Saturday.

He has promised that he will go with me, and cheer me on at the finish line. Ha.  David has always been my cheerleader.  From day one of our friendship, he has encouraged me to be a better person.  He makes me feel smart, thin, and beautiful all at the same time.  I know I am in his eyes.  That is all that counts, right?

So I am going to try a walking 5k again, because:

decision

So going for another accomplishment.

Blessings.

 

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Four Leaf Clover

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Yesterday, walking to our Graphics department, I happened upon several clover leaf patches.


Growing up there was a small clover patch outside our back door.  I could walk outside, and pick up 4-8 four leaf clovers.  My Mom would get so upset.  She could never find them.

I found this one yesterday.

My Mom would save the ones I found in wax paper, and pressed in our dictionary.

I love these clovers. 🍀

Blessings.

Random Thoughts · thoughts · Uncategorized

#BeBoldForChange

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Sharing from Cooking Without Limits.  Wearing red today as well.  Proud to wear red for those who can’t speak for themselves due to restraints.  #BeBoldforChange

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Blessings!

Anxiety · Random Thoughts · thoughts · Uncategorized

Struggling

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I have been struggling with a lot of anxiety the past couple of days.  I have taken baths with Epsom Salts, and Lavender oil.  I have been diffusing Peace & Calming II, and Lavender oils at home, and I have been using my Tranquil roll on during the day.  They help a bit, but I seem to wind back up fairly easy.

I can’t seem to be calm, and stay that way.  I think, as women, we tend to anticipate what we should next before we complete the step we are on.  There was a .GIF years ago showing a maze with lots of blue balls moving around indicating a women’s brain.  I so think many of us are this way.  I also think technology has hurt me due to immediate interface.  Such as, that I can ask Siri for a definition and receive the answer, before I can get a dictionary and find the word.  Sometimes I miss getting up, and finding the dictionary.

What do you do to stay in the moment?  What do you do to for anxiety?

Blessings.

 

 

Craft · Craft Room · Empty Nest · Uncategorized

Craft Room – Part 5 – Reality

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David has been working on his office area now that I thought I had everything out.  Ha.  I forgot about the closet.  You know, where everything was stored. Yep.

So…what once was a wonderful, calm space is now cluttered.  I need to go through all of this before I even think about finding a spot for it.

So…anxiety again over the chaos.  I want it clean and for it not to be cluttered.  Another short term project, but it will be a major benefit once completed.

Blessings.

 

 

 

Beth Moore · Random Thoughts · Sunday · thoughts · Uncategorized

Sunday Thought

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“Parenting brings out the best and the worst in us so flawless, guiltless parenting can’t be the goal.  Secure, well-loved kids.  That’s the goal.” – Beth Moore

I have always wanted the best for my kids.  What parent doesn’t?  Sometimes, though, the best thing we can do is to encourage them to fail.  That they feel secure that we (parents) will love them regardless of their mis-steps or failings.  How else do we learn, if we always win?

It is so hard to let go, and let them fall.  I feel guilt if I am not as involved as some of the other parents.  But I don’t consider myself a helicopter Mom.  I didn’t hover to make sure that all of their homework was done.  They needed to learn consequences.  Same for everything else in our lives I believe.

We give the kids room to jump, run, and grow.  I pray that they know that they can call, or come home at any time.  They are loved.

Blessings!

 

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Saturday

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So very thankful it is Saturday.

It has been a rough week, and I have tons to catch up on at home.  Most importantly is homework for my Math class.

What are you thankful for today?

Blessings!

 

Craft · Craft Room · Empty Nest · Uncategorized

Craft Room – Part 4

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I am still working on my craft room, but the layout is done.  I need to hang some shelves, and photos.  I have to get all of the crafting supplies upstairs as well, but progress.

Blessings!

 

lupus · thoughts · Uncategorized

Bad Days

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My head has been killing me the past several days.  My eyes can’t focus, and my stomach has been upset.  At first I thought it was the bug going around.

With my weight loss, my lupus has taken a back seat for a long while.  It appears some of the symptoms are back.  Fatigue, eye strain, and headaches are here.  My body aches, and it hurts to sleep, sit or stand.

I have been hopeful that a lot of this was gone.  I know that it is just a bump.  We have been really active and busy lately.  I haven’t had a down day in a long while. Yesterday was the down day.   Back at it today.

And more rest days in the future.

Blessings!