Leah Stirewalt

It’s still just after Labor Day right? Oh…sure it is. Ha! I said I’d be back right after Labor Day in my last post, but I’ve been a teeny bit busy wrapping my head around a new thing God is doing in my life.

While I don’t want to share too much right now…that will come later…let’s just say He’s redeeming my weight loss woes! Oh yes He is! Big time!

The last time I checked in with you regarding my weight loss journey HERE, I was a bit downtrodden, to say the least. But, I asked you to pray, and for those of you that did…don’t stop! The prayers are working!

I promise to give you details later…including amounts of weight loss, etc. But, for now…just continue to pray. This is the LAST of the big areas where I’ve been in “deep waters” for a long time. I’ve been praying and praying and praying for God to rescue me, and I can honestly say He’s rescuing me now! I just had to grab onto the life preserver, and I’ve been hanging on as He tows me gently back to a safe place.

This journey is not a short one. I’m still in the beginning, but I have hope. Huge hope! Not in me. Definitely not in me. But, I have enormous hope in the God of the Universe. He’s been so ready to deliver me from this bondage, but for some reason I haven’t let Him. Dumb…but true. Until now…

Hang on dear bloggy friends! A new Leah will be emerging very soon!

Just wanted to share a few pics from a beautiful day I shared with my hubby hiking in the woods last weekend. I can’t wait to do even more of that as God rebuilds this run-down body of mine! You are a blessing!

A view of the Blue Ridge mountains - and to think...we get to live here! — A view of the Blue Ridge mountains – and to think…we get to live here!

Aaaahhh...such tranquility from this little river! — Aaaahhh…such tranquility from this little river!

Celebrating our 1-year wedding anniversary! God has given us many mountain-top experiences during this first year, as we've asked Him to lead us! — Celebrating our 1-year wedding anniversary! God has given us many mountain-top experiences during this first year!

Since the 40-day blog post run ended on August 2, I’ve been a bit blog quiet. I make no apologies (this time…ha!), as I’ve been enjoying having my girlie back from her month long mission trip to Uganda. We’ve also celebrated the 2nd birthday of our grandprincess. We said “goodbye for now” to our 17-year-old, as he headed back to Oklahoma to start school and to start practicing with a competitive basketball team. Our 16-year-old also just began her junior year of high school last week. And…most recently, my hubby and I celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary! It’s been a FULL and EXCITING couple of weeks!

I wanted to remind you that the widow / remarried widow survey is still available through this Saturday only (I may run it through Sunday, but that’s not a guarantee at this point). If you or someone you know would be willing to fill this out, I would oh so appreciate it. I’m using the responses received in the creation of a book proposal I’m crafting. These responses are definitely an integral part of the birthing of this book that God laid on my heart some time ago. The survey is certainly not perfect, not scientific, and I’m sure I could have worded some of the questions better, but it’s what I’m starting with, and it’s already been so extremely helpful, as I’ve begun reviewing the answers.

You can access the survey HERE. Be sure to share the link to this post with any of your friends that might be willing to participate. The more the merrier!

I’ll return to regular blog posting again right after this upcoming Labor Day Weekend! Can’t wait to continue to share my “Out of Deep Waters” life experiences with you!

Be blessed bloggy friends!

I’m Being Rescued Again!

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