Possibilites for the Future

Jon's brother George is really trying hard to get Jon on a new drill ship called the Ascension..It's being built in Korea, and if Jon gets this job, he will have to go to Houston for classes, then over to Korea to ride the drill ship back to the gulf of mexico. He'd probably be gone for about a month and half. I know that the Lord has something bigger and better planned for Jon and I, and I believe that this past year has been a season for us to draw closer to the Lord. I am stronger now than ever, and I know that if Jon gets this job, it is God's will. Going to Korea would be an awesome place for Jonathan to witness to so many lost souls, not to mention the lost souls on oil rigs! We should hear something this week. I ask that every person we know, pray that God's will be done in this situation, and to prepare Jon and I for what lies ahead.

Progress

I am happy to report that so far I have lost 4 lbs. and Jonathan 7. Our diet is going extremely well. We are both being very careful about what and how much we eat. I have high hopes for 2010. It seems like the last week, Jonathan and I have really dug into our Bible studying, and I feel so close to the Lord. It's amazing how different you will feel when you really focus on Jesus and not worldly things. Jonathan and I both look forward to getting home, getting comfy and opening up our bibles and starting our "talks".

*Thank you Lord for my husband and for the conversations we carry on about You. Thank you for allowing us to draw closer to you more and more each day.

Feeling the Effects of getting older

I think Jon & I are starting to feel what it's like to get older, especially since we started this diet and workout plan...Our diet has been going great...so far...We started on Friday, the 1st, and this weekend was full of good, healthy foods...The hardest thing for me has been the no Dr. Pepper and the snacks late at night. I love to have a bowl of cereal or something snacky right before bed. Jon has a problem with this too. And since we've been taking in smaller quantities at meals, his tummy has been growling big time...But he's stayed strong, and we are both doing well. I have decided to follow the food pyramid for our diet...The USDA has an awesome plan you can do online, that allows you to do meal plans, etc. They also have recipes for you to print off.

Exercising as a Neal = swollen knees and pulled back muscles

We have went walking almost everyday and we have turned the old barn pad in the pasture, into a basketball court. We played yesterday afternoon with Sheridan, Trish, Matt & Carrie Jo. Jonathan hurt his back, and I hurt my knee (the one that I have a torn ACL in) it is swollen today.