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    It’s funny to see God work sometimes. I don’t mean the “oh you’re so silly, God” type of funny. I mean the “Oh THATS what you meant, God” type of funny.  Most of us go about our lives making plans and following through with goals that we’ve set for ourselves, and all of that is admirable and good.  BUT... what if the plans and goals you make aren’t exactly what God had stitched together when he prompted you to get in gear! What then?       Months ago I felt a fire light up in me to start on a journey of change. Just me. For myself. I felt I needed it! I was turning 40 soon (as you are tired of hearing about, I’m sure... As am I.), my kids were all out of the house during the day now, and it was time to work on me this year.  I truly felt God was pushing me to break my mold I had so carefully constructed for myself over the years and step out into something new. As I asked Him daily for guidance, I wasn’t very confident of what He actually wanted me to do.  I laid some goals down on

     Boy am I tired.  Counting down to 40 can really take it out of a girl.  I promised to keep you up-to-date and I will.  If you remember, my goals were fairly simple yet difficult (for some reason— maybe I’m secretly lazy!) to me.  However, I can honestly say I’ve  enjoyed myself immensely! I love starting new things. It’s the sticking with it that causes the trouble!  Let’s start at the top.        No Soda:   Extremely easy so far! I did accidentally have one though.  Just put yourself in my shoes.  There you are, ordering McDonalds in the drive-thru with your older children and the voice from the speaker says, “what drink did you want with your meal?” You’re natural reaction would be to say _________. (Insert your favorite soda) So I did! “Diet Dr. Pepper please!” I didn’t feel at all ashamed until we drove away and I took my first (and best) sip after a salty handful of fries.  I looked at my daughter and screamed, “OH NO! ITS SODA!”  Her headphones on and blissfully eating her b

I’m turning 40 in 40 days and I need to grow up. Yea, yea, I know. You’re saying, “ Mandy! You’re almost 40 and think it’s JUST NOW time to grow up?” Well... yep.   I pay bills, been married 19 years and counting, I raise 4 kids (and not counting!!), I handle home issues, and help out when needed elsewhere.  I stick to a schedule, can hold a seemingly unackward conversation with a stranger, attend church regularly, never neglect my responsibilities, have conquered a few fears, and know enough about basic topics to seem intelligent.  Still, there is a part of this grown up equation that is missing.  Accomplishment.  Some might read the list above and say it sounds very accomplished for the average stay at home human, and I can agree for the most part.  Yet, I know myself.  I know there are many things I’ve wanted to accomplish in my life and have failed repeatedly.  This year.... my 40th year, will be different.  I’ve decided to challenge myself.... again.      Last year on my 39th birt