Livin' My Life With PH!!

My baby will be 10 years old on June 14th. I can't believe it. We had a small party for her on sat. and all the family was there. Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa Grow, Grandma Short, Grandma Kathy, Aunt Michelle, Aunt Jodi, Aunt Sherry, Paige, Blake, and Raven. Brianna is growing up so be such a wonderful, caring person. I hope God continues to bless her. She got spoiled this year with American Girl doll toddlers and stroller, clothes, Zhu-Zhu pets, and Webkinz. Brianna even picked out the Monkey on her cake and the lime green frosting! Happy Birthday baby!! Mom and Dad love you sooooo much!!!

On this day of your life, Jessie, we believe God wants you to know ... that the greatest happiness in life is knowing that you are loved for who you are, and sometimes in spite of who you are. This is what my "Message From God" facebook app said today. This touched me. I have been fighting a losing battle with my weight since I was 10 years old. I was a freshman in high school with a weight of 260. I have lost a lot of weight and gained a lot of weight in the last 15 years! I am the definition of a yo-yo dieter. My doctor told me in order to qualify for a lung transplant if it becomes necessary, I would have to lose 40 pounds. So I am on the journey to weight loss and a lifestyle change, AGAIN. This time it feels different. I want this to be my new life forever, not just another diet. I am eating a heart healthy diet, low in fat and plenty of lean protein, whole grains and veggies. I love The Biggest Loser cookbook. I am exercising several times per week. I know I will f...