Wednesday Wow Factor!

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Week 62
Start date: 12/28/11
Initial weight: 220
Current weight: 198 (Last weigh-in 2/13/13... I'll weigh again next week!)
Total weight loss: 22 pounds! I'm back to my pre-surgery weight!


Last week's dream focus: Keep my eyes on God and His plan for me, trusting that He knows what I need and when I need it; continue eating well - making smart choices when dining out (a constant struggle); work out as much as possible; and BELIEVE THAT GOD MAKES ALL THING WORK TOGETHER FOR MY GOOD!!!  (Romans 8:28) 

What went well: By now you're probably aware of adversity that's been flooding my life the past few weeks.  Well, God has delivered me from it in a mighty way!  He deserves ALL the praise and glory!  These past few days have been incredible and I've felt like my authentic self again... with NO TEARS!

Fourteen months ago I was moved to a different group working on a product I felt wasn't a good fit.  I knew I wouldn't be working within my strengths more than 70% of the time, but I took on the challenge.  It was difficult at first, but got a little better when I worked on a project that was much like what I'd done in the past.  When that project was complete, it was back to the uncomfortable. 

I endured for months.  I made the best of it.  I tried hard to shut out that inner voice telling me I couldn't do it.  But there finally came a time when I realized I don't need to struggle so hard fighting through things I'm weak at when I can soar using my strengths.  And that realization exposed how miserable I really was.  The tears began to flow.  My stomach began to hurt.  Everything felt more difficult than it ever did.

Through it all I relied on God to get me through the transition from where I was to wherever He was taking me.  I trusted His plan.  I knew He'd get me through.  And it helped... but the meltdown still occurred - and in His timing for the right reasons. 

I'm now in a new group working on a product that allows me to work with my strengths!  He delivered me so much fasted than I could've imagined and I'm so thankful!  I'm still pursuing my dreams.  I fully know my vocation - my calling - but I know I can't get there overnight.  I have to be patient and continue trusting in God.  Until then, I'm going to ROCK this new position - no matter how long that is!  YAY GOD... AND THANK YOU!!!


Challenges:  A road trip to Louisiana.  'Nuff said!  :)


This week's dream focus: Continue praising God for delivering me and helping me overcome such adversity; improve my choices when dining out (a constant struggle); and work out as much as possible!

 

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