Hello Dr. Althea and my Excellent Wives family! I pray this message finds you all blessed and thriving. I wanted to let you know in advance that I will not be able to attend Sunday’s check-in, as my mother’s dementia sundowning has intensified in the evenings and requires my full care and attention. While I have not yet crossed the finish line of my 2025 weight goals, I came very close. I’ve built muscle, increased my strength, and proven to myself that I am far stronger than I once believed. With one week left and 7 pounds to go, I’m still in the race and pressing forward with expectation. My Joy goal is also still unfolding. Though I haven’t yet received it in full, the journey has sharpened my prophetic ear and strengthened my faith—making it bolder, deeper, and more intentional. I am still pushing toward the 31st, but even if I don’t hit every marker, I stand victorious. I have grown, I have endured, and I have already won.