FAMILY:
WHAT: Move to Springfield or better city for Anorexia Recovery
WHY: Sierra’s Recovery, Jamie’s happiness, our destiny, fresh start, back in our place of influence
HOW:
- Send out letter to friends
- start looking for jobs
- get hired
- find housing
- set move date
- pack/move
- raise funds for Anorexia recovery relocation
TARGET: June 1, 2013, or before
Next Step: Jamie JOB. Mark: Job
UPDATE: February 2013: After visiting Tampa, it seems it may be a better city for recovery than Springfield. Jamie Hired, but fell through after 2 weeks. She returned to GA after moving to FL. Disappointing. But we’ll keep on.
UPDATE: May 28, 2013: After meeting with Sierra’s Doctors and Eating Disorders Coach, we have decided to stay in Warner Robins until she is farther along in her recovery. Both painful and peaceful at the same time.
UPDATE: February 2015: Found an amazing church in Tampa.
UPDATE: April 2015: Made the decision to relocate to Tampa, FL.
COMPLETED! July 2, 2015: My employer transferred me from Macon to Lakeland so that my daughter can continue treatment in Tampa
PERSONAL:
WHAT: Get licensed/ordained again
WHY: Credibility / Perform Weddings again / future ministry opportunities
- Email Dr. Warren about letters from him for FCA
- Should I contact Dr. Jeff Walker also?
Next Step: Contact Dr. Warren.
COMPLETED! ORDAINED AGAIN AS OF April 2013.
WHAT: Lose Weight : 48 lbs
WHY: Live longer, credibility, influence in ministry, keep up with my younger guys, or try to.
- “Lose It” APP – 2 pounds per week, began Dec 7.
- Scrutinize food choices even more
- Target Calories, lower fat intake
- Walk 5x’s per week, 2 miles ea time (300 cal burned each walk)
Next Step: Keep After it / Start now
UPDATE: As of June 1st, I have lost 7 pounds, not 48. But at least a little progress. It has been really difficult for me with the possible FL transition, Sierra’s recovery, working overtime, exhaustion.
I am increasing my walking to 2 miles, 4 times a week.
Update: As of December 29, 2013, I dropped lost 13 LB in 2013. Not my goal, but progress.
FINANCES:
WHAT: Reduce Debt and Reestablish Credit
WHY: – power to get desired housing and better vehicles at lower interest – credibility
HOW:
- Continue paying 5 medical debtors as agreed ($95 per month total)
- Reduce cell bill thru shared internet
- Have older adult children begin paying for some of their bills
TARGET: ongoing 2013, 2014
UPDATES: Feb 1, 2013. Cell Bill Reduced.
May 1 2013: refinanced my Odyssey to a lower interest rate, lowered payment by $100 a month.
June 15, 2013: Tori presently applying for a job daily. She has helped take care of Sierra most of this year. Sierra cannot be alone at this time.
Update: September 2013: Moved to Apt to lower expenses. Tori and Kasey both contributing now to household.
Good Progress -Expenses reduced
Mentoring / Ministry:
WHY: – to have an immediate private place where my circle of mentoring can turn to for growth
– to establish a Resource Base for future public blog (launch by Jan 2014) or book later?
HOW:
- Focus on topics of expertise, most asked:
- Leadership, Mentoring, Destiny, Thought Life, Boundaries
- Sexuality, Marriage, Parenting, Sonship with God
- Get all “Word” moved from YouVersion and 3×5 Cards (big task!!!!!!)
- Edit and post blogs onto Evernote for most asked topics
- Add less important/other topics later
TARGET: July 1st, 2013, for Evernote updates
Update: October 2013: TRANSITIONING Evernote posts into WordPress BLOG / WEBSITE for men by January 2014. Get Taylor’s help on this step.