As you've all read in my last post, I've been a tad frustrated, discouraged and angry about this journey. Well, I'm here to tell you that God showed up today in the most tangible way imaginable. He met me at my coat closet and handed me encouragement that fed my weary, frustrated, discouraged soul. Take a look...
I haven't been able to wear this coat for YEARS! I mean like five or better years! I mean like I couldn't button it AT ALL. But, today, it was on, fully buttoned up and I even had a little wiggle room!
Every year, I'd try it on, and every year I'd put it right back in the closet. Who does that? That's just crazy, don't you think? Why in the world wouldn't I have gotten rid of it years ago? I'm sure there's a person out in this big world who could have benefited from this coat rather than it sit in my closet year after year.
You know why I didn't get rid of it? I'll tell you why...
God knew then that I would need this encouragement RIGHT NOW...TODAY! He allowed me to hang onto this coat just so He could show up and bless my heart today!! How awesome is that?!?
I've affectionately named this coat "My Encouragement Coat". I will NEVER get rid of this coat no matter how big it gets!
Day 32 is done! I'm encouraged.
I'm so incredibly blessed.
I'm keeping my eyes are on the prize! H.O.P.E. {Hold On Pain Ends}!!!
From Monica A.: In awe of you beautiful lady!
ReplyDeleteThank you Monica! You're too kind!
DeleteFrom Patty P.: Looking good
ReplyDeleteThanks Patty!
DeleteFrom Debi P.: Wow! You look great! So proud of you!
ReplyDeleteFrom Jan W.: Lookin really good.
ReplyDeleteFrom Patti B.: awesome job!!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Andrea O.: WOW - you look marvelous darling!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Angela O.: Get it girl!
ReplyDeleteFrom Mary Ellen H.: WOW!!! Good for you!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Cerity K.: And you make it look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteFrom Miranda P.: Good for you!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Roxanne G.: That's great Lisa keep up the good work. U look marvelous! 😘😘❤❤
ReplyDeleteFrom Karina M.: Work it Lisa 🙏❤🎶🎉🎶
ReplyDeleteFrom Karen G.: You look great! I hope you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. Still dealing with this horrible pain all over my body, especially my back, hands, shoulders, elbows and knees. Despite the pain, this was such a gift of encouragement from the Lord today. Continuing to keep you and George in my prayers. Hoping he's feeling stronger and better day by day.
DeleteFrom Sarah H.: Lookin' GOOOOOOD, Mrs. Sheldon!
ReplyDeleteWell, thank you so much Mrs. Holley!
DeleteFrom Kim E.: Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteFrom Carolyn L.: Yay! Inspirational!
ReplyDeleteFrom Jack S.: Lisa!!! Awesome job....
ReplyDeleteFrom Lucy S.: Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteFrom Gina C.: Beautiful Lisa ❤
ReplyDeleteFrom Christine U.: Doesn't it feel great! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteFrom Dina H.: Good job!
ReplyDeleteFrom Terri M.: Woohoo!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Catherine N.: You look so happy Lisa and pretty as ever!!!
ReplyDeleteAwww...thanks Catherine! Sarah was taking the picture and making me laugh...but I was happy. Hope you're well, my friend! Think of you often!
DeleteFrom Jennifer B.: Rockin' it!!!! 🌟
ReplyDeleteYou know it, Jennifer! The only way to do it! LOL!
DeleteFrom Michelle W.: Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteFrom Liza Mc.: Li ... you look AWESOME!! Keep up the GREAT work!! So proud of you!!
ReplyDeleteLove you! ❌⭕⭕❌
Thanks Liza! Love you, too!!
DeleteFrom Cherie C.: Good for you, Lisa! Nothing like loose fitting clothes and the clothes in the back of your closet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cherie! Nothing like it! Now the pain just needs to follow suit & be on it's way out, too!
DeleteFrom Dotty T.: You look great Lisa
ReplyDeleteFrom Betty B.: Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteFrom Kathy A.: That's great, Lisa.
ReplyDeleteFrom Beth S.: The fruits of your commitment, dedication & anger (lol). So proud of you my beautiful friend. Girl you got it goin on!!! xoxox
ReplyDeleteThanks Beth! Weight wise I'm on target...Now the pain needs to follow suit and move along, too!
DeleteFrom Uncle Jim: Lisa!!!!!❤whatda!!!! Great job!!! You must be so happy 😊. It's working!!!! I need your recipes. I'm very discouraged about my health and weight. Love ya❤😘Proud of ya!!!
ReplyDeleteUncle Jim...It's working weight wise but not so much pain wise. Can't wait for the day that I have less pain. Can't come soon enough. Not too much in the way of recipes...Just a lot of lemon water (1/4 lemon in 8 oz of water), green teas, herbal teas, vegetables, some fruit, salads, lean protein, fish...A little brown rice, steel cut oats, eggs...No sugar, caffeine, corn products, dairy, carbs. Go back to my blog and look at Days 1-7. I pretty much outlined what my menus look like. That said, every thing is going to drastically change in the next few weeks. Stay tuned. Love you!!
DeleteFrom Uncle Jim: I did see some of your meals earlier. Good healthy choices. Praying for your pain to be a thing of the past. ❤😘
DeleteThanks Uncle Jim! I'm praying that, too! <3
DeleteFrom Ninou L.: So good!
ReplyDeleteFrom Donna Mc.: I second Debi!!! You look great
ReplyDeleteFrom Cherie M.: ((((((HUGS))))))
ReplyDeleteFrom Kristin N.: You look great Lisa!! Keep up the good work!! 💞
ReplyDeleteFrom Ann H.: You look great!
ReplyDeleteFrom Lisa B.: Looking good Lisa ! By the looks of that smile you must be feeling great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa. That smile is pure happiness about the coat...& Sarah was making me laugh. Unfortunately, the pain is 100℅ still here.
DeleteFrom Lisa B.: Oh so sorry to hear that...was hoping you were feeling much better 💖
DeleteThanks Lisa. Me too. It will come...sooner than later I hope!
DeleteFrom Lynne B.: Feels good doesn't it?!?
ReplyDeleteFrom Deb C.: This is such a fantastic milestone! Praying for the pain to follow suit and get lost too!! You're doing it, Lee, despite the struggles! God is going to see you all the way through to the end of this!!! So proud of you!!! ❤🙏
ReplyDeleteThank you Deb for always being my biggest cheerleader, encourager and supporter. Love you more!! ❤
DeleteFrom Monika C.: That is AWESOME Lisa!!!!!! Woohoo!!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Barbara V.: Great job!
ReplyDeleteFrom Marcia S.: Whooohoooo!! So proud of you Lisa!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Amber B.: You look fab..and it seems like you feel fab too!!! Actually, you are smokin' with that sassy pose!!!!! So happy for you!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amber! LOL! That smile is pure happiness about the coat...& Sarah was making me laugh. Unfortunately, the pain is 100℅ still here...really bad today. Can hardly walk or lift my arms. :(
DeleteFrom Donna C.: I second Amber's comment! You always looked beautiful to me, but now I can see you feel beautiful both inside and out.
ReplyDeleteFrom Debbie P.: You look great!
ReplyDeleteFrom Tasha A.: awwwwwww- some!
ReplyDeleteFrom Ellie P.: He loves to give his children gifts! I love this!!!! Yay!
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