Countdown to a New Life--Day 5

Today is Tuesday, and there are only four more days left before I head to the airport on Sunday to fly out of Tulsa to Houston. Began my day early as usual, up around 5:30am, spent time in the Word of God and prayer. Headed to the gym and got a 5 mile walk/run in, and then headed back home for a good hot bath. I continue to keep my blood sugar levels in the normal range, although they tend to be a bit on the high side upon awakening each morning. But after my daily exercise, and breakfast, they test out as normal.

I weighed in today and have lost an additional three (3) pounds; so I'm now down to 217 lbs. I was so hoping I'd have gotten my weight down to 200 lbs by the time I see "O" in person in Dubai. I don't know which of us is more excited about meeting for the first time. We both have so many thoughts of our first meeting. I'll just be glad when I can actually physically touch him for the very first, as though to prove to myself that he's real.

My eldest daughter and I had lunch together today. I enjoyed this as I've really wanted to spend as much time as possible with all my kids before leaving the States. I'm hoping that we will all be able to have a family get-together over the weekend before I fly out on Sunday. Nothing special just want to bake cookies with the grand kids and laugh and talk with the kids about days gone by and times to come.

I picked up the remainder of my clothes from the cleaners today, so I'm really praying I'll be able to fit the remainder of the articles I hope to take with me into the suitcase I'm using. A few of the other individuals I've met who are going to Houston for processing, have apparently gotten their travel itineraries already. Hoping mine will show up by at least tomorrow and not at the last minute on Friday.

Plan to color my hair on Saturday in order to get rid of some of the grey. I want to be absolutely sure I'm looking my very best when I see my husband for the very first time...*smiling softly* Well, more to come on tomorrow, as it'll be Countdown to a New Life--Day 4.

--Oluwakemi