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i would absolutely be lying if i said i am not struggling with my size/weight right now. i know some folks may roll their eyes or even get frustrated with me for that. but i'm just being real. i AM thankful for the freedom i have been living in. i do feel more free than i have in years. but i'm having a hard time knowing when i'm simply being free or if i'm just chunkin' up!? i gained a solid 20 lbs in about a year and a half. i struggled in the beginning with some of that weight but felt like i was in a comfortable/healthy place. lately though LAWD have mercy. nothing fits. nothing. if i want to breathe or not feel like i have an inner tube around my waist i have to wear a flowy dress. jeans, not happening. shorts, even workout shorts, tight. ewwwww. for most people (normal people) there are 2 options: buy bigger clothes or simply cut back on what they eat or workout more. for me, who has been in a very unhealthy mindset with diet/exercise i feel like i d

y'all. i have such exciting news. i'm so pumped. last month i shared that i am leaving Teen Advisors after 13 years. you can look back and read that post to see the prayers and guidance that went into that decision. so, i made that decision only knowing that it was time and that i wanted to do something that allowed me to be at home with G more. i pulled out my "something for God to do" box on feb 11 and wrote finances/job after TAs. it is March 3 and He has already answered. and it is PERFECT. if you know me at all you know my heart for 3 years or more has been Gabe and adoption. i love the whole process. i love how it gives couples the family they've always wanted and gives children the families they desire/need, etc. i adore how our Heavenly Father works. guess what i get to do with my life....................WAAAHOOOO. i get to go to work for Jeeah's Hope. wonder what that is? well, let me share! Our Mission is to eternally impact the l