Down a Few

8 weeks ago, work started the weight loss competition and 4 of us in the shop got a team together.  Well last Thursday we weighed in and lost 86 pounds together and we are waiting for the results to be tallied.  Personally, I lost 27 pounds and am proud of myself.  Just watching what I eat and smaller portions sizes was all I did.  I hope I can keep it off now even though I did eat good this weekend(celebrating).  Another good thing is that I was able to wear my suit to Blayne's Confirmation and I haven't worn it in 10 years.

Now a week after the weigh-in the "Baby Back Ribs",our team, has won the contest and are still reigning champs! (4 years ago the maintenance team won the contest) We each go a $50 gift card for Dick's Sporting Goods. Congrats to my "Baby Back Ribs" team!!

Confirmation

A couple of weeks ago was my godson Blayne's confirmation.  I was his sponsor and I had hoped he was prepared for the big day.  He had picked St. Maximilian Kobe as his saint and this was a saint that I knew little about. Blayne told me about him months before and I googled St. Maximilian Kobe before going to the celebration.  Blayne was nervous about meeting the bishop and the questions that might be ask of him.  When we got to church, the kids and their sponsors gathered in the parish hall and waited patiently for the bishop to come and talk to us.  When the bishop came over, he talked to the young adults explained that he would ask questions to them in church and they would give the answer or simply say "Bishop, I do not know the answer."  The mass celebration was beautiful and full of singing.  The bishop's homily was very good and included the questions to the young adults receiving confirmation.  The questions were very difficult and most did not know the answers.  The bishop is a very intelligent man and knew alot about every saint.  After mass, there was a reception and a chance to shake the bishop's hand.  The nervousness in the room was now gone and everyone had smiles on their faces.  I can compare the experience to the Pentecost.  How the apostles were scared and fearful before the Holy Spirit; and after' they were relieved and confident to spread the word to all people!  What a wonderful day!!

Blayne and Godparents

My Kid's picture of the Bishop