Year Three, Day 52: I Feel Much More Alive!

Today is my son's birthday. He is 25 years old. I just posted a picture shrine for him on Facebook. I haven't been able to reach him by phone though. I worry when I can't reach him.

But I have been in this place before. I'll just keep praying and living my life, and trusting him to God's care.

It was so much easier when he was little...sigh

But even though he is grown up, he is still my child.

Here is a picture of us a few years ago on his birthday in Salem. I had taken him out for sushi:

I had talked to his girlfriend last week. I told her I would like to take them out for dinner tonight. If I can find him!

Say a prayer for him if you are the praying kind!

On a happy note, my scale inched down another few notches! I weight in at 185. 2 this morning.
I have a goal to be at 180 by August 1, 2017. According to my weightcommander app, I am right on target!

I had a nice hoop workout this morning. Day 18.

I am not teaching tonight because of my son's birthday. I hope to stay within my eating parameters. Even if I don't, I plan on getting to the gym tonight.

I am also going out to lunch with my wonderful friend from work. I call him the "Sign Ninja" because he is in charge of changing the lettering on the sign. We are probably having Chinese. I may have to avoid the scale tomorrow!

I think starting and ending the day with exercise is key for me. I feel much more alive!

Speaking of which, I need to get on with my life! I wish you a wonderful day full of life, peace and joy!

Talk to you tomorrow.

Peace, Love and Joy,

Zita

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