Random thoughts over a cup of Choffy

1)  I LOVE Choffy!  The day just isn't quite right when I don't get to start off with my huge mug of Choffy.  Pure chocolatey goodness without all the fillers found in regular hot chocolate or the negative side effects of coffee and energy drinks.  This is a chocolate lover's dream!

 This is a sample of Choffy. . . in a disposable French Press.  For more information on Choffy, go to this link:www.drinkchoffy.com/hunt

This is my Choffy mug and my own personal French press.  The kids tease me that my mug is more of a bowl.  Well, they do hold the same amount of liquid.

2)  Just did a home sleep test.  Apparently, sleeping disorders are not all that uncommon.  Interesting tidbit:  the risks of OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) are high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes and diabetes, and depression.  As soon as my diabetes case manager found out I have trouble sleeping, I got a referral to the sleep clinic.  I wondered why the referral came so quickly.  I am, after all, a stressed out, overweight, mother of 8. . .AND wife of a husband that sometimes snores. . .  it is natural that I have trouble sleeping.  But what if there IS a problem--a totally treatable problem with my sleep cycle.  And what if treatment would help me in my little weight loss endeavors which would in turn help me with my little diabetes management endeavors?  What if treatment (which doesn't look all that comfy but if it works???!!!) gave me more energy to get through my day?  Hmmmm. . . .

3)  Christmas time.  I love it!!!  The music.  The blustery, rainy, PNW weather.  The neighbor's lights.  Fun little Crafts with the girls.  But it can so easily become such a stressful season.  Never enough time, energy, or money.  Sooo important to keep my focus exactly where it should be.  On the REAL reason for the season.  A celebration of my Savior, Jesus Christ.  I am so thankful to have a wonderful family who works hard to remember what Christmas is all about. Check out the following video if you would like to recenter your thoughts on the reason for this season.

A beautiful musical video by the Piano Guys

4)  Just a few of the Lord's tender mercies for me today: * No ice or frost on the car.  I was just able to jump in and go!  * We still have blossoms on our fuschia plants.  I have no idea whether or not they should have been cut back and taken in yet or not, but their flowers are attracting a pair of Anna's Hummingbirds that have been living in our neighborhood all year round.  Don't worry, I have checked with the local Audubon society, and wintering over in this region is perfectly normal!  So, the flowers are one blessing.  * The humming birds are another blessing.  I love watching birds!  And our little friends are almost daily visitors. . .right outside our window! * My daughter is pregnant with her second child--MY second grandchild--and yesterday she learned that this one is a BOY!!!  This blessing needs its own paragraph!

5)  Grandchildren.  Aaaahhh!  One of life's greatest blessings.  For me, it is still a surreal experience!  Hard to wrap my mind around.  But I am getting there.  I love having the cutest grandson in the whole world!!!

I have soooo much to be thankful for!  I am truly blessed among women. Every morning spent counting my blessings equals a day worth writing about!