Hi, Remember Me?

[tglasco4]

Hi. Remember me? I know its been quite a long time. Alot has happened since I last blogged. I am high raw right now and will be going to 100% for at least 30 days beginning probably later in the week. It has been some year. I am glad 2006 is gone. I will definitely spare you all the details, but in the last 12 months I have been:



1)Homeless (about 3 months).



2) Separated from my wife and children (not by our choice).



3)Penniless (many can relate to that)



4)Taken to court.



5) Served by sheriffs



6)Businessless and jobless (starting back to work on Monday).



7) Very depressed, but fighting it with God's grace.



Despite all of this, the Lord brought me through in one piece. My family and I closed on our new home on Jan 9th. We have relocated to Virginia (outside of Roanoke). I am starting over with my business and I begin with MassMutual as a financial advisor on Monday. So things are definitely looking up. I still haven't figured out how I am going to pay this large mortgage but I know the Lord has not brought me this far to drop me. During the 3 months we were homeless, my wife and children stayed with my mom in California, while I went from one friends home to another while looking for a home for us with no money.



That began in October and went through the holidays. I guess in a way it was a holiday season to forget, but one I will never forget at the same time. I stayed vegan but definitely not raw, as I did partake of chinese food (mostly eggplant and broccoli with garlic sauce) and Olive garden pasta with cheeseless eggplant. I did eat about 7-12 pieces of fruit most days but with all the stress and lack of exercise I know my system is clogged and the scale attests to it (206lbs up from about 190-195lbs). I did get out and run once about a week and a half ago and I plan on going out again tomorrow. I am also going back to pretty much all fruit and fruit juices for at least 30 days. Well, thats all for now. Here is what I ate today:



Breakfast:

2 bananas, 32oz of fruit smoothie (bananas, mango, oj, water, dried pineapple).



Lunch/dinner:



about 2 or 3 cups of grapes. 2 sliced oranges, 2 avocados mixed in some bulgar wheat.





no exercise today but will slowly build it back in.



I want to thank all of those who sent emails checking in on me. May the Lord bless you for your thoughtfulness and kindness.



Peace

[Ireland]

Oh my gosh Todd! I just emailed you today of all days and you're back! I was wondering where on God's green earth you had disappeared to. We miss you at FromSadToRaw as well as RawFoodTalk...I'm so glad you're back!

I'm still plugging away at it, actually busy taking raw nutrition courses to start my own business. Still struggling to get to where I know I need to be food wise, but always on the right track despite the detours.

I'm so sorry to hear of your huge trials. They do make us stronger don't they, especially when we put our trust in God as you obviously have. I know your faith is solid so have no doubts that things will work out for you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, I'm so glad you're here again. :)

God's Peace,

Shannon

[spicyfull]

Great is Thy Faithfullness, Morning by Morning, New MERCIES I SEE.....All MY needs Thy have Provided.....Great is Thy Faithfullness , Lord unto ME.....

[dreamrawalwz]

Wow. I'm glad you made it through. I wish you and your family the best of luck.
P.S. You're only a few hours away from me now.

[Ariannah]

Todd, wow, nice to see you again! I was actually (seriously) thinking of you and praying for you the other day, and here you are! What hard times you've been through, but praise God for bringing you all back...

Excellent to see you again!

[luvmyfruit]

Oh my stars, you will certainly be in my prayers tonight as in prayers of thanks. What a blessing that you and your family have survived this.
I'm with ya, I'm not sad at all to see 2006 to be gone for several reasons.
Too bad you're not closer, I sure could use a financial advisor, being a divorced mom and no child support it's paycheck to paycheck...if we can make that.
I'm so proud for you and you family, I have no doubt at all that you'll make it but still I'll pray

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Welcome Back Todd !!!

I am thrilled to see that you are back on RFT. :)

So happy to hear that 2006 is over & you can look forward to a prosporous 2007 !

Lana

[Apasaraw]

Congratulations on the new job, new home and new start...you can do anything after the challenges of last year. Blessings to you and your family...you all hung in there...so glad you're back.

[Revvell]

Congrats Todd and welcome home. Glad you made it through your challenges so you can continue to assist others in theirs.

Best to you,

Revvell

[carolg]

Praise the Lord he brought you out of the storms. You've been through the "fire", had the "test" and now continues to come the "testimonies." Glad to have you back home with us. We know God is the provider and HE will take care of you. Bro, I'm sure you are going to connect to a great church once settled down. If you ever need inspiration, I know there are many great books, but Dennis Leonard is fabulous author. You may have seen him on TV.

Glad you are over the hump. Keep the faith. God bless you.
carolg

[tglasco4]

Thanks for all your encouragement and kindness. Its very much appreciated!

Believe me, I know from experience that even though I have just been delivered from a major trial, its all preparation for the next one. Thats the way it is on planet earth. But one day it really will be happy ever after :) and I look forward to that!!

Say Dream I didn't know you lived in VA. Cool. Its a wonderful state, I really like it over here in this area and I am very happy to be here.

[lodestar]

you were missed in a BIG way. Isaiah 61:1-3. welcome back!

[Pansy]

Welcome Back, Todd!

Prosperous Blessings to you and your's,

Pansy ;)

[Revvell]

Believe me, I know from experience that even though I have just been delivered from a major trial, its all preparation for the next one. Thats the way it is on planet earth.

Whew! Glad I don't follow THAT idiom. (If that's the correct word). I figure every trial is in preparation for more joy!

Revvell

[tglasco4]

Whew! Glad I don't follow THAT idiom. (If that's the correct word). I figure every trial is in preparation for more joy!

Revvell


As they say....whatever floats your boat :)

[portiz]

Well however you look at it, it's great to know that people were thinking and praying for you and your family. You can't do this alone and you are lucky to know that people love you.
Welcome back and I hope this is a prosperous year for you!

[tglasco4]

Well however you look at it, it's great to know that people were thinking and praying for you and your family. You can't do this alone and you are lucky to know that people love you.
Welcome back and I hope this is a prosperous year for you!


Very True Portiz.....Thank you.

[Tombi]

Greetings Todd!

It is so good to know that you have endured your struggles. You were a big help to me a little over a year ago and I am glad to know that you are still around.

One Love
Ntombi

[Veganforlife]

Glad you are back. And you are back stronger for having gone through what you went through.
...just a few of life's lessons for you to deal with...
I am sorry you had to, but sounds like you are positive about it and that is good.

[rawpriestess]

Welcome back, I'm so sorry to hear of your challenges, may God/dess grant you joy in each part of your journey

[misslinda]

* multiple hugs *


Hey Todd,

You were/are soooooooo very special to us and these boards. I still remembered when I first joined in 2004 and you were my very first INSPIRATION.............still are !!!!! The deepest part of my being sends you strenth,faith and abuncdance. So gald you and your family are back together again.


Missed ya!

~ml ;)

[Sharon in Colorado]

((((Todd))))

I have been thinking about you!

I do believe we have trials for a reason as well. I know the Lord will bring you to peace again.

I've missed seeing your posts, but I know you are going to get right back up again. I have always seen a tremendous amount of perserverence in you!

[tglasco4]

I am seriously overwhelmed with the level of support and love shown to me from you all.......I am wow. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH :)

This is my 5th day at 100% raw and all fruit and its going great.....Feels like an old friend actually :) .


May the Grace of my Lord greatly bless every one of you:)

Peace

[NFrawRUNNER]

;) I have been wondering where you disappeared to and actually just searched you in the member list to see if you still "were here" and found this thread! So sorry to hear of your rough 2006....Makes me feel grateful. So glad to hear you and your family are back on track and at least still have each other! I am still trying to plug away....currently injured form running but will start back soon.....join in on our "runraw2007" thread if you're so inclined! Hey, at least when you get back into running you won't have the snow to contend with! Good luck and glad to have you back!!!