Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Before and Current
8:01 PM
Some of my friends on Facebook were wanting pictures of my "progress" so far. As of last night I have lost 36 pounds!!! Hopefully I'm not done yet! :)
Here's me at Christmas in FL with the kids shortly before I began down this path on Jan. 6....
Here's me at Christmas in FL with the kids shortly before I began down this path on Jan. 6....
And here's one from tonight...
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I am a single mom to four amazing kids; each of whom just happen to have been adopted. The first three were adopted through foster care, and we just completed an international adoption from Haiti. Our family has grown through adoption and I am all the more blessed to know each of my children. I worship a mighty God, teach Special Ed, love bargains, and am inspired by Pinterest... come along with us for the ride!
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5 years ago
Orphan Crisis
• 147 million orphans in the world
• 50 million orphans in Africa
• Every 14 seconds a child is orphaned by AIDS
• 16,000,000 have been orphaned by AIDS
• Every week, AIDS claims as many lives as American fatalities in the Vietnam War
• 854 million people do not have enough to eat
• Malnutrition is associated with the deaths of 5 million children under the age of five
• Every 2 seconds an orphan dies from malnutrition
• 50 million orphans in Africa
• Every 14 seconds a child is orphaned by AIDS
• 16,000,000 have been orphaned by AIDS
• Every week, AIDS claims as many lives as American fatalities in the Vietnam War
• 854 million people do not have enough to eat
• Malnutrition is associated with the deaths of 5 million children under the age of five
• Every 2 seconds an orphan dies from malnutrition
Hence the title of my blog
Little Did I Know
Little did I know that the road would be so rocky
Little did I know that the trip would take so long
Little did I know that my heart could hurt so much
Little did I know that God is never wrong
Little did I know that love could be so powerful
Little did I know that a dream so far could go
Little did I know that God would place the right ones
Little did I know that my heart, so large, could grow
Little did I know that a dream has it’s own timing
Little did I know that this day would finally come
Little did I know that four souls would be sent to guide me
Little did I know that they would choose to call me mom
But God knew all along and He had a plan to follow
God knew all along that my dream would soon come true
God knew all along that we five should be together
God knew all along that I’d share it all with you
Little did I know that the road would be so rocky
Little did I know that the trip would take so long
Little did I know that my heart could hurt so much
Little did I know that God is never wrong
Little did I know that love could be so powerful
Little did I know that a dream so far could go
Little did I know that God would place the right ones
Little did I know that my heart, so large, could grow
Little did I know that a dream has it’s own timing
Little did I know that this day would finally come
Little did I know that four souls would be sent to guide me
Little did I know that they would choose to call me mom
But God knew all along and He had a plan to follow
God knew all along that my dream would soon come true
God knew all along that we five should be together
God knew all along that I’d share it all with you
15 comments:
Wow. You look AMAZING!!! Keep up the hard work!!
Lookin' good! Well done!
Way to go Lisa! You look great.
Great job Lisa! I need to get going on this. You are doing great.
Are you coming near here this summer? Would love to meet you!
That is AWESOME!! You look amazing!
YOU LOOK MARVELOUS!!!!
You look AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
one hot mama!!!! I have lost 32lbs since jan 5th, but it isnt as noticable on me! Keep up the good work!
Thanks all! I appreciate it! :) I have much more I still want to lose, but am on my way! :)
Jessica, yes, we'll be in Clearwater June 11-July 6. We'll be in Orlando area from June 26-29. I think we're going to Seaworld Monday the 29 th with Brandi but not sure??? Would LOVE to get together!!! We're going to do a day at Give Kids, probably the 27th. We're renting a house, with a pool! Maybe you could come hang. :) Fun!
Karen - awesome job!!! I know how much work that is! :) I started Jan 6, so we're right there together! Congrats!!!!
Congratulations! I am so impressed by your dedication. You look great!!!
Lisa,
You look SO good!!! I am so proud of you. :)
I started at just about the same time but I am only down 26lbs... I seem to be a bit "stuck" here, although I have kicked up by work out a bunch and am hoping to lose more.
You look wonderful!! :)
Hugs,
E
E, Thanks! Have you hit a plateau?? I've had two that were SO frustrating! With both I found I actually wasn't eating enough calories. If you are working out more you may need to eat more protein??? Or give yourself at least a day of rest each week too, those worked for me at least.
You are still doing AWESOME! And remember, it's "easy" for me right now because I have LOTS to lose, once I get down to the last 30 or so I predict it will be much harder! My ultimate goal is about 74 total, so I still have 37 more! :)
Wow! I can totally see the difference. Isn't it amazing how much more energy you feel also? I am just starting to try to get healthy again, I need to lighten up on my knees so I can run after the toddlers.
Keep up the great work!
Maureen
Yes, even just the first week I felt better than I had in a LONG time! Not wanting to just sit on the couch, no more "tired eyes", just felt great, and loving how it continues... :) I'm also having fun buying clothes! :)
WOW! Congrats. I love your blog.