Hello All. Hope you are all doing well. Today is a day that I have been dreading for the last 5 years. Today I turn 30. I should be excited because it means I'm getting older. The thought that I'm not a 20's something has me a little sad. I know, it's not all that bad. Many people have told me that 30's are fantastic. With that being said, I will not dread today, but enjoy it and take one day at a time.
Today is also Thanksgiving. Tons to be thankful for. My wonderful family, 3 beautiful babies, and shelter to cover our heads. I am Thankful to be a Canadian, and would not want to live anywhere else. I am Thankful for our church family, thankful for our friends, thankful for what our Lord has done for us.
During Thanksgiving there is Lots of yummy food and dessert. I will tell you that I ate everything and enjoyed it too. I'm still off the wagon. BUT I have an incentive from an a person that shall remain nameless. For every pound I lose she/he will give me a $1.00. Since I have decided to stay at home with Preston I am thinking this could be a great way for me to make some money and get healthy. I agreed to the challenge.
Then if I hit my goal of 175lbs (for now) she/he will give me a substantial cash prize. I couldn't say NO. PLUS.. you my readers have encouraged me to continue.
Today is my birthday and the start of this journey YET AGAIN!!
My health is so important to me that I MUST continue. I want to be a good example to my babies and the girls that we work with.
Thanks again for your support. You should be seeing a few more of this entries as the weeks progress
Thought of the day- Age means nothing. Live life every day with passion and excitement
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
To the wonderful women who taught me what serving is all about
We moved into our new little Green and white house with our baby girl Mikayla, about to embark on our first place of ministry. Excited, eager, nervous and very frightened. We didn't know very many people in our new little community, but we received an invitation for dinner to the Mulders. Koop, Janny & Henrietta welcoming us to the community with a wonderful dinner. Janny making us feel so wonderful. We were beyond content and excited about our new beginnings.
Watching Janny serve our church was a lesson learned, without her even noticing. That Basement kitchen was hers and everyone knew it. She served in MANY of the ministries, and her legacy was also serving. Watching the Love she had for her grand babies was an amazing moment in my life. She was so proud of them. She loved them and taught me that Family really is important.
Jesus was her life. She never once back down from that!
Watching her daughters share the last few weeks over facebook has been a challenge but a blessing too. With that being said, Janny wanting a picture of her "en suite" from the hospital showed me that there is a Peace in Janny that only Jesus' can give.
I am picturing Janny dancing and breathing LONG Deep life giving breaths with our Lord. She was a faithful servant and I know that God was proud.
Thank you Janny for teaching me what's really important in life. You may have just been You, but to me you were a teacher a friend an adoptive "Oma". We feel honored and blessed to have had you in our lives. You have left a legacy that I someday hope that I will leave to.
It's not good bye today. It is I will see you again
Heidi
Watching Janny serve our church was a lesson learned, without her even noticing. That Basement kitchen was hers and everyone knew it. She served in MANY of the ministries, and her legacy was also serving. Watching the Love she had for her grand babies was an amazing moment in my life. She was so proud of them. She loved them and taught me that Family really is important.
Jesus was her life. She never once back down from that!
Watching her daughters share the last few weeks over facebook has been a challenge but a blessing too. With that being said, Janny wanting a picture of her "en suite" from the hospital showed me that there is a Peace in Janny that only Jesus' can give.
I am picturing Janny dancing and breathing LONG Deep life giving breaths with our Lord. She was a faithful servant and I know that God was proud.
Thank you Janny for teaching me what's really important in life. You may have just been You, but to me you were a teacher a friend an adoptive "Oma". We feel honored and blessed to have had you in our lives. You have left a legacy that I someday hope that I will leave to.
It's not good bye today. It is I will see you again
Heidi
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
My weight issues are NOTHING compared to other things
Life is but a mist. All my worrying about if I'm 50lbs lighter is nothing compared to what my dear friend is going through today. Yes I want to be healthy, and I'm going to be. Yes in my journey I will lose the weight needed, I WILL.
However Life is here one day and gone the next. Is this fretting and frustration really worth it all? I don't think so.
My girlfriend became a widow and a single mother today, and I am just heartbroken for her. He was one of those guys that you just couldn't forget, I remember when they started dating. I can't believe he's gone. They were just beginning their lives together. I don't get it.. I don't understand. What I am thankful for is that I have a God in times like this. I don't know how anyone can handle such tragedy without. I know that God will be with her and take care of her. I know that she knows who God is. I just have no answers as to WHY and it leaves me to think and ponder on what is really important.
Jesus... Family...Everything else comes after.
God you know pain.. Give a peace that passes all understanding..
Thank you for being there always
Be blessed
Heidi
However Life is here one day and gone the next. Is this fretting and frustration really worth it all? I don't think so.
My girlfriend became a widow and a single mother today, and I am just heartbroken for her. He was one of those guys that you just couldn't forget, I remember when they started dating. I can't believe he's gone. They were just beginning their lives together. I don't get it.. I don't understand. What I am thankful for is that I have a God in times like this. I don't know how anyone can handle such tragedy without. I know that God will be with her and take care of her. I know that she knows who God is. I just have no answers as to WHY and it leaves me to think and ponder on what is really important.
Jesus... Family...Everything else comes after.
God you know pain.. Give a peace that passes all understanding..
Thank you for being there always
Be blessed
Heidi
Saturday, September 18, 2010
A little business on my Blog.. But I really want to make everyone aware
I am writing this note to everyone one I know to announce something I’m really excited about… a new Fall and Winter season is about to begin with The Pampered Chef… and I just can’t wait to share all the new products and recipes with you.
I’m sure most of you are familiar with The Pampered Chef….but if you are not check out their website (and products) at www.pamperedchef.biz/heidikozlof The products are fantastic…..and the shows are so much fun….!
My business grows by word of mouth… and I have been having so much fun at my shows… I can’t wait to offer you the opportunity to share an awesome evening of food and fun with your friends!! I would like to introduce you to all that is new this fall, and there are three ways that you can be a part of my business this fall….
1. Having some friends over for a fun, hands on cooking show: I would feel so comfortable doing a cooking show with you….….and I’d love to treat you to some great free product and massive discounts. Having a show is super easy and fun….and you get tons of great rewards for hosting. I can explain more how it works when we chat.
OR if you have no interest in that……you could…
2. ATTEND a very special VIP EVENT: I’ll be organizing a few fall launch parties very soon…..and I would love it if you came and just saw what I was doing…….Bringing a friend would be a great help too. We will have some drinks….make a great recipe together so you can see the tools in action and eat…..(and shop too if you like)
OR if you have no interest in that…..you could….
3. Place an order anytime or just tell people you know that your friend is a Pampered Chef consultant (in case they are interested in hosting/attending etc). Word of mouth is so helpful…..I could give you a catalogue to just share with people.
OR I can’t help but wonder if you might like to earn some extra income this fall and have a debt-free Christmas?
4. I have really loved my new business with The Pampered Chef and am so impressed by all that this business can offer… more income… more fun… more social time… all on your own flexible schedule. I have met so many people who are all so different - and who all do Pampered Chef for different reasons. If you would be curious to learn more about what I am doing, I would love to share more information with you to see if it might be something that would fit in your life, or not.
I will be giving you a call soon to chat about this and find out what your interest level is…… NO pressure REALLY…..I just wanted to make sure I informed EVERYONE I know about all the awesome new things happening with my Pampered Chef business this fall …and I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to participate in one way or another……..
I’m sure most of you are familiar with The Pampered Chef….but if you are not check out their website (and products) at www.pamperedchef.biz/heidikozlof The products are fantastic…..and the shows are so much fun….!
My business grows by word of mouth… and I have been having so much fun at my shows… I can’t wait to offer you the opportunity to share an awesome evening of food and fun with your friends!! I would like to introduce you to all that is new this fall, and there are three ways that you can be a part of my business this fall….
1. Having some friends over for a fun, hands on cooking show: I would feel so comfortable doing a cooking show with you….….and I’d love to treat you to some great free product and massive discounts. Having a show is super easy and fun….and you get tons of great rewards for hosting. I can explain more how it works when we chat.
OR if you have no interest in that……you could…
2. ATTEND a very special VIP EVENT: I’ll be organizing a few fall launch parties very soon…..and I would love it if you came and just saw what I was doing…….Bringing a friend would be a great help too. We will have some drinks….make a great recipe together so you can see the tools in action and eat…..(and shop too if you like)
OR if you have no interest in that…..you could….
3. Place an order anytime or just tell people you know that your friend is a Pampered Chef consultant (in case they are interested in hosting/attending etc). Word of mouth is so helpful…..I could give you a catalogue to just share with people.
OR I can’t help but wonder if you might like to earn some extra income this fall and have a debt-free Christmas?
4. I have really loved my new business with The Pampered Chef and am so impressed by all that this business can offer… more income… more fun… more social time… all on your own flexible schedule. I have met so many people who are all so different - and who all do Pampered Chef for different reasons. If you would be curious to learn more about what I am doing, I would love to share more information with you to see if it might be something that would fit in your life, or not.
I will be giving you a call soon to chat about this and find out what your interest level is…… NO pressure REALLY…..I just wanted to make sure I informed EVERYONE I know about all the awesome new things happening with my Pampered Chef business this fall …and I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to participate in one way or another……..
Friday, September 17, 2010
Back sliding party
Okay.. You probably have all guessed, I haven't been really on the bandwagon with the "healthy eating" and get my butt moving.
I've come to the conclusion I absolutely despise physical activity. I know this sounds so lazy, and it probably is. The fact that Preston isn't sleeping very well, has made me very tired and no desire to get up and walk. I wish I had the desire to walk everyday or work out on the WII or even doing my work out videos. I can "blame" it on lack of sleep, but lets be realistic, I haven't got myself in the situation I'm in JUST because I'm sleepy. NO.. I've hated excersize for years and I LOVE fatty foods
Where do I start?? How do I overcome this lack of desire?? How do I change my lifestyle that I OH so Love?? Where do I begin?
These are questions that I'm going to have to figure out in the next few months. Does this mean I give up?? Absolutely not. My family is so important to me. I want to be around for a very long time. I want to see all 3 babies grow up to be grown ups. I want to see them get married and have babies of their own. I want to be called Grandma. I want to spoil their babies like my Mom spoils them. I want all of this, so because of this, I MUST change the way I'm living.
Will you continue on this journey with me??
I've gained 5lbs back from what I've lost. Holidays and back sliding is to blame (or myself is to blame).
Thanks for taking the time to support me. I really appreciate you all.
I am excited to announce that I am NOT going back to work in November. Very excited about this and nervous too. Not having the second income will be a challenge I'm sure.
Larry and I have started really working on our photography. We by no means are like his sister, who is amazing and if you live in Chatham, really need to check her out and get your pictures done through BJ & Melanie. However we really do enjoy taking "family shots" and "nature" pictures. I hope someday to be able to start up a little "family" business on the side of doing ministry.
Anyways, I'll keep you all informed with my progress. I have decided that I'm a terrible blogger, even though I enjoy blogging.. So funny!!
Be blessed everyone. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Love
Heidi
I've come to the conclusion I absolutely despise physical activity. I know this sounds so lazy, and it probably is. The fact that Preston isn't sleeping very well, has made me very tired and no desire to get up and walk. I wish I had the desire to walk everyday or work out on the WII or even doing my work out videos. I can "blame" it on lack of sleep, but lets be realistic, I haven't got myself in the situation I'm in JUST because I'm sleepy. NO.. I've hated excersize for years and I LOVE fatty foods
Where do I start?? How do I overcome this lack of desire?? How do I change my lifestyle that I OH so Love?? Where do I begin?
These are questions that I'm going to have to figure out in the next few months. Does this mean I give up?? Absolutely not. My family is so important to me. I want to be around for a very long time. I want to see all 3 babies grow up to be grown ups. I want to see them get married and have babies of their own. I want to be called Grandma. I want to spoil their babies like my Mom spoils them. I want all of this, so because of this, I MUST change the way I'm living.
Will you continue on this journey with me??
I've gained 5lbs back from what I've lost. Holidays and back sliding is to blame (or myself is to blame).
Thanks for taking the time to support me. I really appreciate you all.
I am excited to announce that I am NOT going back to work in November. Very excited about this and nervous too. Not having the second income will be a challenge I'm sure.
Larry and I have started really working on our photography. We by no means are like his sister, who is amazing and if you live in Chatham, really need to check her out and get your pictures done through BJ & Melanie. However we really do enjoy taking "family shots" and "nature" pictures. I hope someday to be able to start up a little "family" business on the side of doing ministry.
Anyways, I'll keep you all informed with my progress. I have decided that I'm a terrible blogger, even though I enjoy blogging.. So funny!!
Be blessed everyone. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
Love
Heidi
Monday, July 26, 2010
Wowzers!
Hello World.
Well I decided today that I would face the scale and see how I'm doing. Honestly, still not completely "on the wagon" BUT I have noticed that I'm not eating as much as I used too. Also combined with my illness...
I WAS DOWN 4.5 pounds.. I am shocked and excited. Great way to get "back on the wagon".
I am starting new and feel completely excited about the start. I was 226lbs. I believe that that means I've lost 9lbs since I've started this journey. I think my 4.5 lb weight loss is PURE LUCK though. However.. I'll take it!!!
My 2 older babies are now 5 & 7. It's hard to believe. They have taken off for their annual visit with Grandma. I was hoping that Preston would be able to go. But he's still pretty stuck to his Mommy's hip. I am totally okay with it!! I hope for my parents sake that Preston will soon be able to go for visits with them. I think Mikayla and Bennet are happy to get away from their baby brother too. They LOVE him, but he is pretty demanding of our time.
Anyways, I should go. Larry and I are going to the city today with Preston. It's a little easier to get out and go when the older kiddo's are away!
Thank you all for following me. I'm so proud of many of your journey's too.
God bless
Heidi
Well I decided today that I would face the scale and see how I'm doing. Honestly, still not completely "on the wagon" BUT I have noticed that I'm not eating as much as I used too. Also combined with my illness...
I WAS DOWN 4.5 pounds.. I am shocked and excited. Great way to get "back on the wagon".
I am starting new and feel completely excited about the start. I was 226lbs. I believe that that means I've lost 9lbs since I've started this journey. I think my 4.5 lb weight loss is PURE LUCK though. However.. I'll take it!!!
My 2 older babies are now 5 & 7. It's hard to believe. They have taken off for their annual visit with Grandma. I was hoping that Preston would be able to go. But he's still pretty stuck to his Mommy's hip. I am totally okay with it!! I hope for my parents sake that Preston will soon be able to go for visits with them. I think Mikayla and Bennet are happy to get away from their baby brother too. They LOVE him, but he is pretty demanding of our time.
Anyways, I should go. Larry and I are going to the city today with Preston. It's a little easier to get out and go when the older kiddo's are away!
Thank you all for following me. I'm so proud of many of your journey's too.
God bless
Heidi
Friday, July 16, 2010
I haven't forgotten :(
Hello to all my followers. Thank you for believing in me. I know that I can do this journey. I will be completely honest.. I have had a set back or shall I say fallen off the wagon. No excuses, just bad choices. I have been busy with camps and we've had many sickness in our homes. I've been almost too embarrassed to write, because I know that you are routing for me and I feel like I'm letting you down. BUT I know that this is not the truth, and that you guys are my cheer leaders and I TOTALLY am blessed to have you in my life.
Life at the Kozlof's has been interesting in the last month. We had our Full week of Kids Kamp last week. My hubby did a great job at leading it, he sure makes me proud. I got the chance to lead the kiddo's in Worship EVERY day, it was a blast. We had this one little guy who did "air guitar" the whole time we sang our songs. It was hard not to crack up laughing, but really cool to see. Our goal was to reach 40 kids and our first day we had 60 youngsters ready to learn about Jesus. It was a powerful week. WE can't wait to see what God has in store for us next year. At the end of today our 2nd week of camp is coming to an end. Pastor Paul is running a Sport's camp and Larry has been assisting and Mikayla attending. She's been enjoying herself completely. Today is "Baseball" day, that Larry is leading. I'm sure they'll be exhausted. We are really blessed that God has placed us here. It's very exciting.
We have had much sickness in our home. It started at the end of school and seems to creep it's way back into our home. Now it's my turn and I'm REALLY feeling ill and "down". I REALLY want to eat better and get moving, but the way I've been feeling the last few weeks, makes me want to STAY in bed. No moving = No loosing. I'm determined, but in all honesty I'm afraid that I'm going to fail. I try to be positive, however I can hear the negativity spinning in my ears. I know that THAT is not of God.. I know that ALL things are possible. I know that I am wonderfully made. SO THERE to negativity.
Summer has started and the heat is ON!! Our neighbour has kindly given us the keys to her pool. We are soooooo thankful for her. The kids LOVE swimming. Mikayla and Bennet's birthdays are next week-end and I'm totally not prepared at all. Hopefully I'll get my butt in gear. Being sick hasn't help the matter.
Anyways- I'm off for now. I really do hope to stay in touch a lot better then I have.
Heidi
Life at the Kozlof's has been interesting in the last month. We had our Full week of Kids Kamp last week. My hubby did a great job at leading it, he sure makes me proud. I got the chance to lead the kiddo's in Worship EVERY day, it was a blast. We had this one little guy who did "air guitar" the whole time we sang our songs. It was hard not to crack up laughing, but really cool to see. Our goal was to reach 40 kids and our first day we had 60 youngsters ready to learn about Jesus. It was a powerful week. WE can't wait to see what God has in store for us next year. At the end of today our 2nd week of camp is coming to an end. Pastor Paul is running a Sport's camp and Larry has been assisting and Mikayla attending. She's been enjoying herself completely. Today is "Baseball" day, that Larry is leading. I'm sure they'll be exhausted. We are really blessed that God has placed us here. It's very exciting.
We have had much sickness in our home. It started at the end of school and seems to creep it's way back into our home. Now it's my turn and I'm REALLY feeling ill and "down". I REALLY want to eat better and get moving, but the way I've been feeling the last few weeks, makes me want to STAY in bed. No moving = No loosing. I'm determined, but in all honesty I'm afraid that I'm going to fail. I try to be positive, however I can hear the negativity spinning in my ears. I know that THAT is not of God.. I know that ALL things are possible. I know that I am wonderfully made. SO THERE to negativity.
Summer has started and the heat is ON!! Our neighbour has kindly given us the keys to her pool. We are soooooo thankful for her. The kids LOVE swimming. Mikayla and Bennet's birthdays are next week-end and I'm totally not prepared at all. Hopefully I'll get my butt in gear. Being sick hasn't help the matter.
Anyways- I'm off for now. I really do hope to stay in touch a lot better then I have.
Heidi
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