My grandiose plans are crumbling around me. I had it all figured out. After delivering my sweet little bundle, I would come home, rest two weeks, then begin my 'after baby weight loss campaign'. I was sure that it would only take eight to ten weeks to be back in pre-pregnancy shape. The degree of my presumption had not quite hit me. But hit me it would.

My plan involved taking full advantage of our long driveway, since walking to the mailbox and back is a full half mile. The children and I even planned into our school day a half hour block to go out and walk together. A lovely walk in lovely weather all the while losing those unlovely pounds...it was all going to work perfectly! Allowing the boys to run off some energy in the middle of school was a fringe benefit that made the whole thing almost too good to be true.

You know that verse in Proverbs (16:9) that says, 'A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps'? It's true. Ask me how I know. God uses various means to get our attention, and change our big plans. This time my lesson was hammered home with, well...a sledge hammer. Having it fall from a four-foot high shelf onto my bare foot has precluded not only driveway walking but also my presumptuous predictions.

So, while the children are busy having a Crayola-esque 'Name That Color' contest for the purpley-blackish-green color of Mom's foot, I will be meditating on scripture. Something along the lines of 'Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that' (James 4:14-15). Yeah, that.

I wonder if they make toe nail polish in this unnamed color?

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Posted by Hutcheson

I pray that your foot will heal quickly and any pain will be gone now. I understand your desire to loose your baby weight. I gained 40 lbs with my last who will be 2 in November. I finally lost all my weight about 3-4 months ago.But in all honesty I liked my full figure body! It'll happen just focus on being healthy and don't worry about the weight!

Tammy

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Posted by reformingmama

I had a heavy drawer fall about 2 feet onto my big toe about... 6 months ago?... It's STILL black/purplish. Only the darkest reds or burgandy polishes cover it. And two coats. :)
~Stacy

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Posted by Anonymous

So sorry. I hope the pain subsides quickly. Thank the Lord for your sweet children.
Leigh Ann
seeingafaroff.blogspot.com

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Posted by jengresak

I'm sorry for your pain and dashed plans, but I must say, I enjoyed reading about it : ) Your blog is a breath of fresh air! I discovered it through reformingmama and had a lovely time here. Have a great week!

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Posted by indyandarmysmom

Oh you poor thing! Maybe our Lord has other plans that need you off your feet right now?
I hope nothing is broken!

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Posted by debagain

I know where you're coming from! I tried to lose my baby weight four babies ago! Take care of that foot. Keep writing-I love your blog!
debagain

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Posted by Canadagirl

God must have some plans for your meditations. Those walks will come and you will appreciate them all the more. I love the verses you posted here and I will have to write them down to memorise. For my plan was to be in our new house by Christmas but we will see if that is the Lord's plan. I have pic's on my blog of the progress if you want to see. God Bless.
In Him,

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Posted by trustingdaily

Hi,
I just found your blog from CanadaGirl's blog and wanted to say that I've enjoyed reading through some of your posts here. Sorry about your foiled weight-loss, high energy walking plans but we "make our plans and He directs our steps"...you are so right. Sounds like you're at peace with that. Hope your foot is on the mend soon and you're up before you know it.

Blessings to you~

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Posted by HeartnSoul

Hi; I really like your blog layout, and esp the side bar contents, looks great!

On weighloss... I'm sorry your foot is hurting, that is terrible. It's been 5 yrs since my last baby and I lost all, then gained it back! arrgh. It's only when I think of what others MAY think that I have a problem with 30 extra pounds. I know I don't judge other people because they are not thin, so why do I think they judge me? hmmm. I'm all for outside time doing natural things with the kids tho! Hope you feel better soon.

blessings
Denise T
other blog; /hearthnsoul

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