A variety of emotions packed into one day, and my brain is tired. The morning started off marvelously, as I stopped by Medi-Weightloss Clinic for my weigh-in and discovered that I’ve lost 20 lbs!! *grin from ear to ear!*

I can tell a real difference in my clothes, and several people have commented that they can see it in my face. Also, my wedding rings are loose, and my pantyhose didn’t roll down! LOL – you have to celebrate the little achievements, right?! I’m really, really excited about this progress, and it compels me to keep it up. The “sacrifice” of what I shouldn’t eat is definitely overpowered by the benefits of resisting it!

On the flip side, a flood of anxious emotions swarmed me as I was preparing to meet with an attorney at lunch today. I don’t know why I was so nervous, because she ended up being very delightful. I guess I was intimidated by her position and frustrated by the need to even go and talk to her. Without burdening you with all the details, suffice it to say that we’ve found it necessary to add a drug test clause to the visitation rules. “She” has had so many opportunities to get her life together and take advantage of support that was offered to her, yet she continues to go back into this spiral of destructive behavior. They say such is the life of an addict.

Honestly (in case you were under the misguided notion that I’m Super-Christian), I’ve always found it difficult to pray for her, but something that was said in Sunday’s sermon convicted me that I need to find SOMETHING about her for which to be thankful. So, I’ve decided to thank God that she bore my two nephews, and they are a blessing in our lives. Because of those boys, however, I have a legal and familial obligation to protect them from potential harm … thus, the meeting with the attorney. I am optimistic about where things are heading and hopeful that the process will be efficient and smooth. Is that asking too much for a legal proceeding? Perhaps, but please join me in prayer to that end.

Lastly, there was the other kind of anxious (not really “anxiety” … more like excited!) feeling of seeing that my application to Valdosta State University for the Doctor of Public Administration program has left the graduate admissions office and is now at the academic department for review. I’m so glad to have found a doctoral program that allows flexibility for working students AND a distance-learning component, so I don’t need to relocate!

With that note of anticipation, I bid you good night! 🙂