Puppy love

Caleb was double fisting two of his dogs this morning on the way to take Asher to school. I tried to get him to leave blackie at home but , he said that puppy needed a friend. So there he was barely could see over the two walking clutching them tight.

" Man you really love your dogs huh?" he responded.. "Yes, they are my best friends." Caleb is the best pet owner you can have. Although puppy isn't real, he has loved on  and taken such good care of his dog, that puppy feels like part of the family. So much so we have him family photos, and he always gets a matching bow tie for special holidays.

I thought about this bond for a moment and couldn't help but think of our Lord. In the middle of weeks filled with excitement, anticipation, fear, and busy I needed to be reminded that just like puppy who NEVER gets left behind, I also have a God who is by my side everywhere I go.

And just like puppy who ended up in a fountain at daddy's school, because "he" was too hot, there are times the Lord will take us to places we may not want to be. The rad thing about it though is that HE is there!

Summer came and the new school year has started. I would be lying if I said that all is well. The truth is, my heart is trusting. My faith is being exercised and I am letting go of control. Asher is in a new school, new teachers, new principle and is there ALL day (more on that on another blog). Daddy started a new semester and is back to juggling work, school and ministry along with super hero duties with the kids. It is also a new season for me and Caleb.. We don't have grandma to care for anymore and we have more time to do what the Lord wills.

My Tuesday group and I started a really good bible study called "go in peace" and I realized that before we I can truly go live a life in peace the way God intended, I will have to purge the ugly I might still have hidden in my heart. All this to say that I have been on a little emotional roller coaster the last few weeks but I know that like puppy I am loved, taken care of sought after.

(by the way I do intend to blog more through these weeks. You all have been a part of my journey here on FFF and as always I want to be transparent to what the Lord is doing in my life.)

Hebrews 13:5 says " I will never leave you nor forsake you"

How refreshing to know that even in those moments we feel weary we have a God that  will grab you by the ear and bring you along and some days....... bring you a friend because you need one. I love how God ministers to us through our children and a dirty old puppy.

Jesus reminds us that the birds of the air don't worry about food because, He provides for them, and how much more valuable are we! Listen in case you need to be reminded today, God is with you, no matter what you are going through or feeling He is a God that will never leave you nor for sake you, remember that!

Love you! Here is to a new school year!!!!
Moni
p.s. As always you can privately email me with your prayer requests!

Introducing FFF Diet Bet 2013!

A week ago I got invited to play a new social media weight loss game, called Diet Bet. A fun way to lose weight and win money. I could have joined an existing game but I was prompted to start my own. I have several friends on my social media outlets that have a desire to loss weight AND I want to see them (you) do just that. So how does it work? I will break it down briefly but you can google “diet Bet” and it will take you to the host site that houses these games. 

I am sticking with the same rules, but since I know everyone playing, I am changing it up a little, make it less complex, cheaper and more comfortable.. 

The concept is this, you pay $20 bucks to play. You figure what 4 % of your body weight is, and you have four weeks to lose just that. All the money goes into the pot, and at the end of the four weeks EVERYone who hits their goal splits it! So you are competing against yourself. If and when you win you are at least guaranteed your money back and possibly more. According to the history of the game about 90% of those people playing have hit their goal! 

The money is the secondary prize the first is the weight loss and a springboard for more to come. If you need some motivation, then this is a game for you! It wont be easy but I promise you it will be worth it! I am praying for you, and playing along side of you! 

Here is how it will all go down. 

1. PAY

If you are seriously wanting to play, I must have your money by the 16th of september! The only ones that will be eligible to play are those that I receive money from. There is a true commitment when you have paid out of pocket (trust me I know). Money or Checks can be mailed out to me:

  ---------> Email me for address!

2. Weigh In

Before the end of day on Monday 9/16 I will need each player to step on the scale and take a picture of their weight. The weight needs to be visible, you do not have to do full body if you do not want to. And if you do please be dressed appropriate! Be sure to hang onto this picture you will need it at the end of the four weeks. After you do this, please email me and send me a confirmation that you have weighed in. Once I get everyones payment and confirmation that they weighed in I will post a list of the players and the total amount of the pot! 

 Play

Now its time to get to work! You will not need to update your weight within the four weeks, it does help to keep a journal! Don’t forget to drink a lot of water and if you need some help along the way, reach out. I am not an expert but I am available. 

Weigh Out 

The game ends on Wednesday, October 16.. Again you must get on that scale and take a picture of your weight. You have 24 hours to send me a email confirming that percentage of weight loss that you had for the four weeks. Now if you were playing online you would need to submit your photos. At this time I will not. It is on the honor system. BUT if there is a question it is good to have your pictures as back up. 

Feel free to invite, but understand that you are vouching for them that they are honest and will play the game fair. Once I have everyones results, I will post the winning players and all money will be sent out on Friday, October 18th.

Extra's

Because I love you all so much and I really want to see you all succeed, I will be randomly drawing a name a week for small prize! And the person at the end of the four weeks with most percentage loss with get an additional $20 dollars!!!! 

So are you in? Have any questions, email me at faithfoodfitness@gmail.com