The easiest way to avoid regrets is to ask yourself this question, "If not now, when?" It's a powerful way to put life and our decisions about how we spend our time into perspective"

Sunday grats... Posted by Joan on 1/4/2026, 9:43 am

Sunday Grats Posted by Delta on 1/4/2026, 5:54 pm, in reply to "Sunday grats..." A study of Revelations that is, well, revealing. I have always had difficulty understanding that particular book, and it seemed rather dark and foreboding when I read it, even scary. This time around, it is making more sense and is even reassuring to me. Perscription auto-fill. I just got a text that it is ready instead of forgetting to re-order until I am out, and sometimes having to wait a day or two. So convenient. Poppy will finally get groomed tomorrow. She has needed it for about three weeks, but before Christmas was just booked out. It's finally here. I wish they booked ahead of time like my hairdresser, but they are opposed to that. Getting our Social Security and Medicare straightened out. They had transposed some numbers on our income, and both of our Social Security checks went down a big chunk, and our Medicare went up a big chunk, leaving almost nothing on our checks. It has taken a few weeks of back and forth with them and sending them income verification and things, but we got letters on the corrections yesterday, and it is right this time. We gain 30 minutes of daylight this month.

That's one book I haven't studied Posted by Krista on 1/5/2026, 5:30 pm, in reply to "Sunday Grats" I find it intimidating, Delta and very hard to understand. I haven't read all 66 others yet so I am putting it off. Good for you! 3 friends and I are starting Daniel soon. I've heard they go hand in hand!

Mine Posted by Paula on 1/4/2026, 12:10 pm, in reply to "Sunday grats..." Sunshine Had a great time at my neighbors' house Friday. The most fun I've had in a long time that didn't require an airplane. Co likes her walks Rearranged my home office this morning. This mostly meant moving my printer to a more practical place. New goal. I was up 20 pounds. I said I wanted to be in the 230s by the time I went to PT this Friday. Not going to happen so 245 is a big but doable goal. I am so irritated with myself!

Paula Posted by Beverly on 1/4/2026, 4:55 pm, in reply to "Mine " Use PT as a jumping off point! It's so helpful to do it. It could act as your inspiration to move forward again.! Glad you had fun at your neighbors!

Paula Posted by Delta on 1/4/2026, 3:45 pm, in reply to "Mine " Do you recognize this as a pattern, a habit that no longer serves you? A new goal is to not be irritated with yourself, use it as an aha moment and move on. Build yourself a new habit that gets you where you want to go instead of getting you stuck in a holding pattern. You have already mentioned a fear that you can't do it. How about instead of numbers you decide to do the best that you can? This is the year to be the best Paula that you can be. How would that year look? What could you do better. Start with where you are and build a bridge to where you want to be instead of just trying to leap it. You can do this! You already did. It can happen again and keep happening. Yes, it is harder to do when real life is coming at you from all sides with so much noise and motion. It can get lost but it can be done. You will get there. To the year of the best Paula ever!!!

Don't waste time ... Posted by Krista on 1/4/2026, 2:05 pm, in reply to "Mine " Don't waste any more time being irritated with yourself (and remind me of the same!) All that does is make us feel worse. Zero value. Cheering you on, Paula!

Thanks Posted by Paula on 1/4/2026, 2:19 pm, in reply to "Don't waste time ..." It's just so frustrating. I went 4+ months and it wasn't difficult. Then, I freaked out at getting to 235 and am not unfreaked yet!

Paula Posted by Delta on 1/4/2026, 5:56 pm, in reply to "Thanks" excuse me for butting in. Are you willing to discuss what is freaking you out about getting to 235?

I talked about it before Posted by Paula on 1/5/2026, 2:06 pm, in reply to "Paula" and don't want to get into it again.

Sorry NT Posted by Delta on 1/5/2026, 2:51 pm, in reply to "I talked about it before"

Cinq Choses Pour Moi Posted by Krista on 1/4/2026, 11:54 am, in reply to "Sunday grats..." 1) Ray is feeling well enough to start the kitchen - he crackfilled and scuffed the walls yesterday and today he is painting the ceiling. Go Ray! 2) scales moving down. It's slow as old get out but it's moving. Honestly, I did think with surgery this would go a lot faster but I'll take it 3) all of you - each and every single day 4) a friend at the Hut's mom is 3x and I am going to pack up my too big clothes and bring them in for her 5) saving towards a car this summer (we have two so we'll trade one in on a new one)

I think Posted by Cindyh on 1/4/2026, 11:22 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" You are doing great!! Just right!!

Krista Posted by Delta on 1/4/2026, 3:52 pm, in reply to "Cinq Choses Pour Moi" Weight loss is always slow for the person who is losing the weight. Remember that. Here's a question: what would you be doing if you were losing faster? Unless that answer is to eat more, just keep doing what you are doing now. Live the life you want now, no matter your weight. Embrace you because no matter the weight, you will always be you, and that is enough! You are enough.

Buying smaller clothes :) Posted by Krista on 1/4/2026, 6:44 pm, in reply to "Krista" And I am as I am losing (from the auction hut) Thanks, Delta - you are 100% right. Next thing is to do a remote at the radio and get out in public. Appreciate the nudge!

My five… Posted by Cindy on 1/4/2026, 11:25 am, in reply to "Sunday grats..." 1. Seeing the number on the scale go down! 2. Paying off a loan that we had. Now that money each month can go into our savings! 3. Working on a budget and sticking to it. I want to see how much I can build our savings up to this year while I am still working. 4. Hearing Ken snoring softly beside me in bed. 5. Sleeping puppies. The house is so quiet and I am surrounded by those that love me. Very grateful.

Yay on the first one. Posted by Delta on 1/4/2026, 5:15 pm, in reply to "My five…" Does the fourth one mean that Ken is able to sleep in bed now? This made me so happy when I read it. That is a great financial plan. I hope you meet and exceed all your goals.

Cindy Posted by Beverly on 1/4/2026, 4:57 pm, in reply to "My five…" Yes... good things. Paying off a loan... super. I can sense your contentment!

YAY and YAY! Posted by Krista on 1/4/2026, 11:51 am, in reply to "My five…" Love seeing you reporting losses and love that you're paying off / saving money. What great feelings both are!

Five for me... Posted by Joan on 1/4/2026, 9:45 am, in reply to "Sunday grats..." 1. Sunday - Epiphany - Look for the star! Look for the light! It's shining for us! 2. Treat Day - We're going out to eat with our son. It will be the last hurrah, and then I'm going to bed for the next three days to recuperate. LOL! 3. When we went out for our morning walk yesterday morning, many people still had their Christmas lights on. Since we left around 6:15, we actually saw some lights/decorations we hadn't seen before. It was like a treasure hunt! 4. Walmart has their brand of whitening toothpaste for sensitive teeth. It's half the price of Sensodyne. 5. FSF family and friends! I pray for all of you, your families, your friends in my daily prayers... and thank you for praying for me! Maintenance is a forever endeavor!

I am so glad that Posted by Delta on 1/4/2026, 5:20 pm, in reply to "Five for me..." you have had this time with your son. I understand about needing three days in bed now though. Are we that set in our ways these days? I am glad that you still had some lights to discover on your morning walks.

Joan Posted by Beverly on 1/4/2026, 5:01 pm, in reply to "Five for me..." Enjoy this last day with your son. Yes!!!! Then sleep and rest up. Thank you for including us in your daily prayers.

Joan… Posted by Cindy on 1/4/2026, 11:27 am, in reply to "Five for me..." I love hearing about your morning walks! How fun to discover new Christmas lights. I’m also glad your son was home for the holidays with you!

Joan Posted by Cindyh on 1/4/2026, 10:59 am, in reply to "Five for me..." I’m interested in knowing the brand and name of toothpaste if you don’t mind. Is it equate. I have sensitive teeth. Thank you.

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