Things never seem to slow down around here. The kids have all been busy with school, and I with both school and work. In the past month we have also been passing the H1V1 virus (a.k.a. Swine Flu) back and forth to one another. Due to that, we are all behind in our school work and trying hard to catch up.On the publishing end, new books have been released with more to come. It is exciting to see God’s plans unfold, and it is a blessing to be used for His glory in doing His work. I know He will continue to bless and grow His Work Christian Publishing and The Fit Christian Magazine in ways I cannot imagine.As far as the move south goes, things are on hold for a bit. The sale of our property here fell through. So now we continue towait on God’s direction and timing, and for another buyer for our lot in Thorne Bay. It’s all in His hands.As far as my health is concerned, I am in a big battle against the bulge! As the publisher and editor of The Fit Christian Magazine and a former personal trainer and gym manager, it is hard for me to admit that I have gained about 50 pounds inthis past year!My husband keeps reassuring me that it’s not my fault, and that I will lose it. After all, I was struggling withhealth and heart problems (including cardiac arrest!), recovering from surgeries, and even struggled through weeks of physical therapy in the past year. Not being able to be as physically active as I needed to be to lose or even maintain myweight was definetely good reason.However, I have to take responsibility in the way that I ate while I was living with theblues of being on bedrest so much. I ate whatever I wanted, then cried about gaining weight and not being able to go out and work it off!When I recently tipped the scales at 200, I freaked out and realized the error of my weighs (pun intended)! Now, I am making a “New Me” resolution! It’s time to clear out the junk in my cupboards, fill the fridge with more fresh veggies, find a fitness buddy, and get back to the gym. I will keep you posted on my progress. I am not sure if I am as brave as Nancy (read “Nancy’s New Beginnings”) in posting ‘before and after’ photos of myself, but I’ll think of something.Have a blessed holiday and a glorious new year.