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Health Update (April, May, June)

APRIL/MAY April? Yeah, just go ahead and flush that one down the toilet—hahahaha. April was a tough month, and it's been a slow adjustment back to some sort of a normal schedule.  The only thing I really remember doing in April was increasing my Ozempic dosage. The recommendation is to start at .25 mg and then bump up to .50 mg after four weeks. I followed that and it made me feel sick, like IBS/fatigue-level sick. It doesn't help that we were in the midst of funeral, family, trips, surgery...all the things.  May has been a month of resetting and getting back into focus. Here's what that looks like to me--- I decided to go back down to .25 mg Diet focus - get more protein and fiber Activity- Get more physical movement in my life! I was influenced to download the Bend app I've gone back to using the Omada app regularly (tracking weight, glucose, blood pressure) and interacting with my specialist and health coach.  JUNE Reined it back in and got back into focus. The ...

2025 June

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  Leila & Sefa - Youth Conference We had a strong start to June with Leila and Sefa going to Youth conference. This was the first year youth conference was an overnight (2 nights) camp. It was up at the Church's campsite in Heber.  The kids both LOVED youth conference. As a family we had intentially prayed that Leila and Sefa would have open hearts and minds, courage to push outside of their comfort zones, and feel the Saviors love for them. Aljay and I were filled with gratitude as they both reported how wonderful and impactful conference was.  The top favorite thing at camp was the dance on the first night. That quickly moved down the list after they did the Look Unto Christ Walk. I think that was the favorite part for all the youth.  I wish I had pictures, but it's all good. I'm just so grateful for the leaders and opportunity the kids had to get out in nature, into a sacred space often referred to as a temple with no walls .  While the teens were at the ...