Here we go again. Barbra, trying to type my worries away. My blog a couple of years ago really helped me to get through a tough time in my life. My mediocre writings took the place of expensive therapy and allowed me to refocus my rambling, and increasingly agitating, thoughts. Now, instead of using this blog as a therapist, I will use it as a personal trainer.
I have a big trip coming up in the fall. I have been blessed with the opportunity to backpack the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! I don't think my mind quite grasps what a special opportunity I have before me. I'm sure it won't sink in until our plane lands in Cusco, Peru. For now, instead of thinking opportunity, I'm thinking responsibility. There are so many things I must do for this trip. I need to make sure my passport is in order; I need to make arrangements for our children; I need to start a walking regimen; Last, but not least, I need to pack my bag.
All kinds of things go into the daypack I will carry. I'm not sure what it all is, but I expect it will weigh at least 30 lbs. Interestingly, (to me, maybe not to you) that is also the amount of weight I need to lose. My five foot frame is at 163 lbs. My energy is low and my sugar and blood pressure are high. Something has got to change! In the next few months I plan to convert these extra pounds on my body into something useful I will use for the trip. I'm not really sure how I plan to do this; For today, I'm going to cut out sugar and bread. I plan to replace my time making many trips to the refrigerator looking to look for something to fill my belly, into many scripture breaks searching for something to fill my soul.
Off to start my day. Maybe this week I will unpack enough pounds on my body to make room for a can of bug spray or a flash light in my daypack. I'll keep you posted!
Taste and see that YHWH is good!! Psalms 34:8
