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Post by hpeterson1951 on Mar 1, 2017 12:42:58 GMT
Hi Everyone- It's Ash Wednesday- The first day of the Lenton Season. Do you observe Lent in any way? Can't believe it's March already! This new year is really going fast! Hope it's a healthy and happy day to all who follow
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Post by hpeterson1951 on Mar 1, 2017 12:47:47 GMT
I try to make it to the Wednesday services, and then will go to the Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and definitely Sunrise Easter service. Right now I'm a temporary receptionist on Wednesday's so I'm not sure I'll make the Wednesday services.
I don't normally do the fasting or giving something up a type of thing. I once had a pastor that said "if it's not good to do it during Lent it's not good to do it anytime". I'm going to focus more on taking care of myself during this journey and trying something- like sticking to my stretches and adding some strengthening exercises for 40 days.
Right now I'd like to give up this head cold!
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Post by dina on Mar 1, 2017 12:48:31 GMT
Good morning Heather and ATF!
Happy Ash Wednesday!
We will abstain from meat today and every Friday through Lent. My girls will usually give something up like chocolate, one year it was ketchup!
I am not giving anything up, but rather committing to the work the plan and move more every day.
Have a great day!
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Post by DebDoesWW on Mar 1, 2017 12:57:13 GMT
Morning all, thanks for kicking us off Heather!
It's that time so I'll be scarce *leaves keys on counter*
Feel better Heather. Morning Dina.
Have a great day everyone 😁
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Post by pbnj on Mar 1, 2017 13:14:42 GMT
Morning... not saying good! Was hoping for a great start to the new month but last night while I was still "indulging" my carb cravings, one of my caps fell out! Now waiting for dentist to call back! Maybe it will keep me from nibbling for awhile!! And I have a sinus headache (not a migraine!) but my whole skull hurts! Yuck! Will blame this on the cold hubby brought home last week... It's my older son's birthday today. Hopefully I'll be able to meet him for lunch later! Meanwhile am amusing myself with the Giraffe Cam...still no baby! But yesterday April & Oliver played "shuffle" with the trainers---it was hysterical as they tried to get the correct giraffe in his/her pens. Such beautiful animals! Hope you have an "easy" session Deb DebDoesWW and are back soon! I'm easily amused... "April's tongue" www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUTAT2Aav3g
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Post by thyme2 on Mar 1, 2017 13:17:04 GMT
Good Wednesday to all. Deb sending comforting vibes your way. Kathy hope the headache subsides. Waving to all.
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Post by doordie50 on Mar 1, 2017 13:40:12 GMT
Good Morning I'm hoping to be more proactive moving forward - to have more control and be less reactionary while living life on life's terms. pbnj sorry you're having a bad morning - hope you feel better and also get to the dentist. Keep watching that giraffe @htpeterson1951 feel better and thanks for the great start up DebDoesWW in my thoughts and sending good juju Hello to Dina, Susiq, Thyme and all who follow - have a great day!
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Post by louboobelle on Mar 1, 2017 13:45:38 GMT
Hello, I'll jump in here! Our church is having a Hunger Banquet tonight - has anyone here ever been to one? This will be my first. It's set up so that a small percentage of the people attending have a full meal, a larger percentage have beans & rice, and the majority have bread and water, to represent the reality of hunger in the world. After the meal, discussion and prayer and then our Ash Wednesday service. I'm looking forward to it, but a little apprehensive, too. I'm sure it will be a powerful experience.
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Post by 100gone on Mar 1, 2017 13:49:11 GMT
Good morning all and happy 1st day of meteorological spring! pbnj sorry about the crown and headache. Hope you get them both taken care of. Regular day at work today. I had planned to take today off but switched to tomorrow since I have to go to a funeral. Maybe I'll make it to yoga class tonight. Hope everyone has a good day.
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Post by dina on Mar 1, 2017 13:51:25 GMT
I have never been to a Hunger Banquet louboobelle - It does sound like an amazing experience – good luck and enjoy
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Post by cyndee on Mar 1, 2017 13:55:46 GMT
pbnj I hope your sinus headache lets up soon. I know how bad they can get.
I hope everyone who observes lent has success in staying away from what they choose. I would like to lower my sugar consumption again.
Yesterday I was so busy! Ever have days when you strain your brain too much and that makes you tired? I work from home so actually had the chance to take a nap, and it was needed. Then I couldn't stay awake even until 10 pm to see my hubby back from his night out with friends. I feel OK today so far, though. I have a lot of reading to do and maybe some writing, but I don't want to overdo it.
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Post by 100gone on Mar 1, 2017 14:05:03 GMT
louboobelle that sounds like a very interesting and meaningful experience. DebDoesWW I'm not sure what you're dealing with today but I wish you all the best.
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Post by DebDoesWW on Mar 1, 2017 14:25:23 GMT
Just the monthly infusion treatment, no biggie! lmenglish's kids go through far worse. Thanks for the well wishes everyone 😊 louboobelle enjoy, that sounds like a great idea. Welcome to the group. *poof* have a good one all 😉
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Post by neen on Mar 1, 2017 14:27:50 GMT
Happy Wednesday everyone! I over did it with the snacking yesterday. Made very bad choices and feel like crap because of it today! BUT today is a new day and I plan to get back on track. Big dog was up at 12:30 last night needing to go out. He is crated at the opposite end of the house than my bedroom. I could hear him barking and when he didn't stop I figured I better get up and put him out. Thank goodness it was between storms! I texted the husband this morning and told him it's time to call the vet. I can't keep this getting up in the middle of the night to put the dog out! DebDoesWW take care today! @louboobelle that sounds interesting. Everyone who is sick, feel better soon! My cold is finally pretty much gone! It only took a week! I hope you all have a GREAT day!
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Post by louboobelle on Mar 1, 2017 14:47:12 GMT
Neen, I empathize with the taking the dog out in the middle of the night!
Hope everyone has a good day, and I'll report back on the Hunger Banquet.
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