"Let's Get Started"

Hi there everyone!

I don't know about you, but for me, this three weeks went by like a flash!
In fact I can hardly believe it is July 9th already!

Confession time for me! I have not done well since we concluded our last S.T.E.P.S. session and took this three week break! As you will see by the first chart when it goes out, I have gained weight, and I am embarrassed and ashamed!

One thing I realized even more fully is that I need the accountability that this program gives me. I really need you guys!!

I could go on and on about how many graduations, bbq's, church functions, etc. that I have been to in the past three weeks, and all the parties and family get-togethers I have had at my house, and that is all true. But the fact of the matter is that I have to come to the place where it doesn't matter where I am or how many parties or functions I go to, I am obedient to what I know I need to be doing.

I feel like screaming HELP!!!! I HAVE FALLEN AND I CAN'T GET UP!!!!

I actually thought of not doing this program anymore, because I feel like such a failure. I feel like I have failed you guys, myself, but most of all my Lord, whose I am, and whom I serve! If any of you have a word of encouragement for me, I could sure use it right now.

I am so sorry that I have to start this session like this, but this is how it is.

Obviously, I don't have anything very spiritual to say to you all right now. With God's help, I will overcome, and I will have a better report next week.

Your friend and struggling leader, Mary/Mom/Grandma/Aunt