Category: Front Porch Friday

Front Porch Friday: Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly With Our God – A Change Of Heart

March 23, 2018 gardenerstouch2012

This month’s Front Porch Friday came out of an unexpected invitation and my response to a knocking on my heart’s front door. The title comes

Front Porch Friday: Little Hats, Big Hearts

February 9, 2018 gardenerstouch2012

This month I’d like to start something new on the blog – a monthly feature called Front Porch Friday – bringing awareness to social issues

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This has taken me a while to post, mostly because of fear! Afraid to put this on social media as it was a confirmation of all the unkind words ever spoken to me; the pointing finger, the laugh in the corner, the weakness and failure. Fear of unkind people and old wounds that you think you bury away, but have a way of creeping up and filling you with self- doubt. About eight years ago I began looking into a new career, something that really fascinated me. Health coaching seemed to fit right in with my love of creating healthy meals, outdoor activities and supporting others on their journeys. I already had the support/ministry piece in place, but I wanted a way in which to do that on a practical level as well that involved a healthy lifestyle. The only thing standing in my way was me – and that I didn’t think I was worthy of doing something for others that I couldn’t successfully achieve on my own. BUT that all changed a few months ago! I found a company that I believe in and that proved their worth, in my eyes. After losing 7 pounds in the first week I was still a little skeptical (always waiting for the ball to drop), but each week I saw consistent progress. Before I knew it I was down 20 pounds, then 30, and I’m currently just short of 40 pounds……SAFELY! The way this company and its support community worked with me, never leaving me to figure it out on my own, drove me to make a pretty significant decision to become a health coach with them. This program may have started as another diet, but it was so much more! The curriculum that it teaches is a lifestyle program, addressing all the areas of health, not just weight loss and is medically and scientifically backed. I’m a work in progress, with more weight to lose, but my life is so very different! My thinking is clear. My body feels good. I’m exercising again. I am enjoying life. I’m smiling! There is progress! There is hope! Don’t let anyone tell you your body is stuck that way – take charge of your health one last time……….and live a healthier future! You can read more about my journey on the Hope and Health page of my blog GardenersTouch.net #optavia #livinglife #hopeandhealth

Placing our troubles and fears in the hands of the Lord is the childlike faith God asks of us. #Faith #trust #peace

Put tomorrow’s worries out of your mind for just this moment and make the time to listen to Him. #prayer #quietmoments #marthaandmarymoments

Today is the feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. St. Bernard tells us the angels are at your side, with you, and present on your behalf. They are there to protect you and to serve you. #holyguardianangels #angels

#saintmichael

It’s about that time - #coffeetime! @uticacoffee #coffee #nytravel #upstateny #uticany