Hi there!
I have spent the past few months getting my first book ready to be published. It went live on Amazon.com on March 24, 2012.  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007O3QSZ2  I put into it my heart and soul as if I would die tomorrow and was able to leave just one record for the children to show them the path and what I had learned.
It has been an amazing journey. And one that I hope to enjoy over and over again before my life is through. I want to leave a record and an impact on society and the world at large and do my utmost to testify that I know that Jesus Christ lives. I want to do it by what I say and by what I do and how I live, think, and breathe. You may think I am being extreme, but I assure you that I am not. I had a wonderful experience this morning and I want to share it with you. It is rather sacred to me and I trust you with this, or rather, I trust the Spirit that says that it is okay to share it with you.
As I woke this morning There were several thoughts, including the realization of pain in my muscles because I had started my weight lifting program again. About 15 minutes into wakefulness I had the sense of a statement, "I will give you my all, but you must give me your all in return." This is after I had tossed and turned and tried to find excuse to stay in bed. I let the expression settle in my mind and heart and I could not help but feel an immense gratitude and even though it was a "forced" (by sheer will because the spirit was willing but the body was not) desire to get moving I felt the love in that statement and the responsibility that I had to act if I wanted this blessing.
Something else that I want to share is that to prepare to present my testimony to the world at large and to do what I can to bring the Spirit of the Lord into my life and heart, so that he guides me more completely, I have removed sugar from my diet. This is a daily choice but one that I believe has had a considerable effect on me. It is a "sort of" fasting state of mind that I remain in constantly. I find it is an assertive or pro-active choice to put into my body that which will improve its function and not wear it down.
I cannot say that I am great about not over eating but so far I am doing okay. I have lost some pounds that I needed to lose and have even decided that my weight lifting needs to get back into my everyday practice. Health, like everlasting life is a day to day, even moment to moment choice.
I live my life as if each day is Christmas and look forward to the delights that Father blesses me with and for ways to lift others. I delight in talking of Christ and his mission and ours. Everyday I get stronger in my conviction and knowledge that I can stand as a witness for him and I want to do that however and wherever I am able.
One more new thing since I wrote last that is quite large actually, I changed my name. I have gone back to my birth name legally. It is still in the process of getting all bases done but it is legal in the courts as of February 29, 2012. Christa-Ann Faith Godsdaughter will live on though as my pen name. I will be continuing the writing of this evolution of personal growth and hope to get my trilogy of this adventure published by this time next year or before.
Life is fascinating and challenging and dynamic and delightful! Live it as directed by the Holy Ghost and you will have blessings immeasurable!
Till next time,
Bye for now,
Ann