Restructuring Continues

A couple of posts ago I opined on my need to adjust the structures of my life as events changed.  That process has continued and unfortuantely, the blog has still not had as much attention as it deserves.  But that is not to say there hasn't been progress.  I have made several changes of late as I seek to be more focused on Christ and enjoy the "self-control" part of the fruit of the Spirit.  Got a long way to go, but some good initial steps.

First, I am working on further reform of my eating/exercising habits as I seek to lose more weight.  This isn't all in the win column yet, but moving in a good direction.  I am not trying to diet.  I am simply trying to build new habits that include better/less eating and more physical activity.  I want something I can sustain, not a temporary change.

Second, I have cut further back on TV.  Not that I watch a ton.  We don't have it on at all during the day.  In the past I have tended to watch it in the evening, just whatever was on or a DVD.  Sarah and I are still avidly watching NCIS & NCIS: LA along with Jeopardy, but beyond that and the news, most nights I have just shut the thing off and read.  I love to read and it is better for me mentally than just nightly vegetating.  As a result, I have finished two books in three weeks!

Third, I am going to bed earlier.  Reading instead of watching TV helps with this as I get sleepier easier reading.  TV keeps me more awake.  I have normally gone to bed between midnight and two A.M. for most of my post-college life.  Last few days I have headed to bed between 10:20-11:30.  Haven't had to have any caffeine in a week as a result.  Also waking up before the alarm and more patient with life and kids.  Bonus!

Lastly, back to getting ahead on work (if you don't count Camp where I am woefully behind).  On Tuesday I was able to finish this Sunday's services and get most of "Holy Week's" work done too.  Radio show done and am now working hard on getting the next section of the Roman's Small Group study done.  Got one week recorded today.  If I can get several done tomorrow we'll be in great shape.

So that's the restructuing so far.  Next up, Berea, cleaning/reorganizing the house, and more visitation.    I'm glad God is patient.  This could take awhile!  :)