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The Journey
Annejill
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Registered: March 2008
Location: SW MO
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Used the stunning Basic Grey Scarlett's Letter collection for this...I just love this collection, such depth and detail to this paper!!
Journaling:
When I started this diet, it was just that- a diet. A temporary thing to loose a
few pounds. It always had as the primary goal to lose as many pounds as my
body would allow me. I knew that would probably not mean ending up buff.
It quickly developed into more than a diet, though. I realized that in order to do
anything of value, I was going to have to let Jesus guide me. It became a journey.
I learned that the changes would have to be life long and come of a desire to please
Him. I learned that Jesus is my strength in all thing-this too. I was taught that
self control is not gift of the Holy Spirit, but a fruit- for all who claim to be
Christians to wield. Through the process, I grew so much closer to my Lord.
Somewhere along the road, I lost sight, though. I forgot the goal, and substituted
another...the perfect dress size. So, when the end of my weight loss came—I was
actually disappointed. I had lost 120 pounds, and all I could ask was- is this it?
I looked in the mirror and saw what Satan wanted me to see. I had to be
reminded...reminded of the goal. I HAD lost every pound my body would allow.
More importantly, I had to be reminded of the Lesson. I had to be reminded
that it was never about the destination. It was always about the Journey...
and Who I allowed to lead it! And what I allowed Him to teach me along the way.
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Ruthellen
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Registered: March 2008
Location: Birmingham, AL
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Mon October 13, 2008 2:46pm
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I am just speechless! Your journaling is so heartfelt and I just love the spirit of the LO and the colors you chose are so warm and earthy.
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ChinaBlessings
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Registered: January 2008
Location: Central Texas
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Mon October 13, 2008 3:16pm
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First let me say...120 lbs! Wow! Your journaling is so heartfelt and inspiring. Love the large "J" and the tape measure is the perfect embelli for this layout! Congrats again on the weight loss.
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Marie O Hanlon
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Registered: December 2007
Posts: 949
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Mon October 13, 2008 9:40pm
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you did so well. and you look pretty good to me. your journalling inspires me. look after yourself.
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SherylD
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Registered: May 2008
Location: Godmanchester, UK
Posts: 905
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LindaS
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Registered: April 2008
Location: Jutland, Denmark
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Mon October 13, 2008 11:28pm
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Congrats Anne - your are a beutiful women - love the heartful journaling and beutiful layout.
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Scrappy Do
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Registered: March 2008
Location: Reading PA
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Tue October 14, 2008 1:31am
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OMG Besides the layout, you journey was fabulous, congrats on losing all the weight, that is a big accomplishment, and I have to admire anyone who can do that! I struggle with losing weight, and I really, really, really admire you and am so proud of you!
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createdbykay
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Registered: March 2008
Location: American Fork, Utah
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Tue October 14, 2008 7:33am
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WOW Anne! This is an awesome story and an awesome LO! It gives me hope because I need to lose like 100 lbs. and I believe the same things that you expressed in your journaling! AWESOME AWESOME Girl!
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Jolene
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Registered: March 2008
Location: Fishers, Indiana
Posts: 4,441
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Tue October 14, 2008 8:38am
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Your work on this is just spectacular. Lush, rich colors and techniques frame touching journaling and a precious photo. BIG CONGRATS!!
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kittymomma
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Registered: April 2008
Posts: 1,150
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Tue October 14, 2008 1:42pm
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What a beautiful LO Anne! Congrats on your journey--I have been trying to lose 40 lbs for awhile now--I keep going up and down... you made it! Love the colors, the tape measure and your journaling. Thanks for sharing it with us!
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