April Showers and Tornadoes

April’s activities included dodging showers and hunkering down through the first month of tornado season. Oklahoma got its share of wind and rain, and, fortunately, we sustained no damage to body or property. There was some major destruction about 150 miles west of us.

Work meant a trip to the Capitol Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State University in Stillwater and a couple of churches where I spoke about World Neighbors. We also helped at Lunafest and the John L Peters Society event.

OSU, Stillwater

Cindy’s been preparing for her exam to become a personal trainer, and is busy building her Beachbody business.

Cindy’s new favorite store is Sunflower Market in Edmond, and we made our first trip to the Edmond Farmers’ Market. One of my colleagues calls Sunflower a “poor man’s Whole Foods.” We’ve become more aware of the chemicals found in foods, and have been purchasing more organically grown fruits and vegetables, grass fed beef and wild caught seafood. It is all part of our desire to lead healthier lifestyles.

We completed Les Mills Pump and started P90X for the second time in two years. We are much better prepared this time, and modify when necessary. Our routine also includes cardio. We will run together several days a week. Today (April 30), I ran six miles in one hour. If you are interested in getting started on a fitness program, I suggest you click here. I can help you.

Our diet and exercise has resulted in weight loss, strength, lower blood pressure, less reliance on unnecessary medications, and an overall feeling of well-being.

Tom and Peggy Harmon, Cindy’s parents, visited over the Easter weekend. It was great seeing them again. Tom was reading a book on U.S. Grant. Both he and Peggy are mad about Sammie, the Bichon Frise we gave them for Christmas.

Sammie gets along well with Lindsey, who gets along with everyone. She and the cats have gotten quite comfortable in Oklahoma – must be the water. Winnie is the same size as she was in CA, but Buddie has put on quite a bit of weight – must be the neighbors.

They do WHAT here?

We continue to watch free movies from the library, read nightly devotionals, and participate at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, where we thank God for all the blessings we receive. May God bless you and yours.