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Topic: RE: Tick, tick, tick......
Yep it's sooooo important not to measure yourself against anyone else whether it be in WLS or everyday life. We can use someone else as a person we would like to strive to be like but not to the point that we beat ourselves up over it. We are each a gem stone in the ring of life, no 2 are alike!
I know what you mean about the dreaded boot, I think I have 2 or 3 of them still kicking around here from past surgeries. Thankfully this time they gave me a shoe type, so much cooler for the summer time. In the past I've used a plastic grocery bag over my boot to keep it dry,just tied it above the boot. You do have to be really carefull tho cause it can get slippery. I think I only did it when I was using crutches too so I had extra support. They would take months to dry I think if they got wet!
Take care and stay dry!
I know what you mean about the dreaded boot, I think I have 2 or 3 of them still kicking around here from past surgeries. Thankfully this time they gave me a shoe type, so much cooler for the summer time. In the past I've used a plastic grocery bag over my boot to keep it dry,just tied it above the boot. You do have to be really carefull tho cause it can get slippery. I think I only did it when I was using crutches too so I had extra support. They would take months to dry I think if they got wet!
Take care and stay dry! 
Topic: RE: Tick, tick, tick......
Hi Karen,
I will confess that I do not spend my time wisely a lot of times. BUT, it has improved greatly in the past five years. In AA, we have a saying about spirituality, we work for "Progress not perfection." I used to think if I was not exactly like I ought to be, then I was a total failure. I also used to measure myself against women who were raised in normal Christian homes, who had perfect marriages, and never did any of certain sins. Well, in AA, I also learned to measure myself against my past self. I was repeatedly told to compare myself to myself.
So, now, at the end of each day, I do a self-evaluation. Did I help someone today? Did I get to an AA meeting? How was my food? Did I have my devotions? And, now that I have moved, I have to make sure I get some boxes empty and put out to trash. If the answer is "No" to any of my questions, I did not use my time as wisely as I know I should.
Hope your tootsie keep getting better each day. Today's weather was especially rainy, so I was inconsistent with wearing the boot. I really hate the idea of putting it on when I am getting out of the car, if it is raining, because I will get soaked. Plus, I dread getting it wet, because it is made of a fabric which is thick, so I know it would be a long time drying.
Hugs,
Trish
I will confess that I do not spend my time wisely a lot of times. BUT, it has improved greatly in the past five years. In AA, we have a saying about spirituality, we work for "Progress not perfection." I used to think if I was not exactly like I ought to be, then I was a total failure. I also used to measure myself against women who were raised in normal Christian homes, who had perfect marriages, and never did any of certain sins. Well, in AA, I also learned to measure myself against my past self. I was repeatedly told to compare myself to myself.
So, now, at the end of each day, I do a self-evaluation. Did I help someone today? Did I get to an AA meeting? How was my food? Did I have my devotions? And, now that I have moved, I have to make sure I get some boxes empty and put out to trash. If the answer is "No" to any of my questions, I did not use my time as wisely as I know I should.
Hope your tootsie keep getting better each day. Today's weather was especially rainy, so I was inconsistent with wearing the boot. I really hate the idea of putting it on when I am getting out of the car, if it is raining, because I will get soaked. Plus, I dread getting it wet, because it is made of a fabric which is thick, so I know it would be a long time drying.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Tick, tick, tick......
Sorry I missed yesterday. It was just one of those days I didn't get a thing accomplished. Had a doc appt. mid afternoon and the rest of the day was shot after that. It takes me so long to get rolling in the AM that the days half gone before I ever get up. Anyway I'm here today so let's roll!
That ticking clock reminds us that our time here is limited. To some it is terrifying but to Christians we should see it as time to gain even more wisdom. We should spend our time trying to be more Christ like, praying and meeting with other believers. Are we spending our time wisely? I have to be the first to admit I don't always spend my time the best way, not doing anything terrible just could use my time better. No matter what age we are we can always take the opportunity to grow in our spiritual life.
God bless!
Karen
That ticking clock reminds us that our time here is limited. To some it is terrifying but to Christians we should see it as time to gain even more wisdom. We should spend our time trying to be more Christ like, praying and meeting with other believers. Are we spending our time wisely? I have to be the first to admit I don't always spend my time the best way, not doing anything terrible just could use my time better. No matter what age we are we can always take the opportunity to grow in our spiritual life.
God bless!
Karen
Topic: RE: Measuring
Tootsies are doing good, just get tired of sitting in bed, yeah I know rough life. Anyother time I'd love laying around but just because I have to I don't want to.Now isn't that just human nature at it's best? Hopr your tootsies are doing well too!
Now isn't that just human nature at it's best? Hopr your tootsies are doing well too! Topic: RE: Measuring
My church has a saying we encourage each other with: Be the church. It means reach out to others and minister to them in someway.
When I moved, 6 men and 5 teens helped. There were people from my church taking the time out of their Labor Day weekend to help me. My two friends from AA were so impressed by their generosity they both want to attend my church. That is how my church measures spirituality. I have been the church by helping a friend in AA who can't drive. I have taken her to doctor appointments and such. She is a baby Christian, and has had a rough time kicking drugs. She was here helping me move.
How are the tootsies? I was a bad girl and did not wear the boot much today. When we get a lot of rain, I don't like to wear it when I have to go out for a lot of reasons.
Hugs,
Trish
When I moved, 6 men and 5 teens helped. There were people from my church taking the time out of their Labor Day weekend to help me. My two friends from AA were so impressed by their generosity they both want to attend my church. That is how my church measures spirituality. I have been the church by helping a friend in AA who can't drive. I have taken her to doctor appointments and such. She is a baby Christian, and has had a rough time kicking drugs. She was here helping me move.
How are the tootsies? I was a bad girl and did not wear the boot much today. When we get a lot of rain, I don't like to wear it when I have to go out for a lot of reasons.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Measuring
How do we measure spiritual growth? Is a huge mega church more blessed than a tiny country church? Is a popular preacher more Godly than the preacher at the tiny church? Absolutely not, those are not measures of spirituality. Our spirituality shows everyday in how we act and respond to daily life. How we show Christ in us is how we show others what kind of Christians we are and how deep our spiritual growth is. So be sure to use the right measuring stick when looking at your spiritual life!
God bless!
Karen
Topic: RE: Work is good!
Hi Karen,
When I was teaching, I hated going to work for most of my career. Out of 21 years, I only taught for four years at decent schools. It was like a war zone throughout most of my career, and I hated teaching.
Social work is totally different. I love that and never hate going to work.
Trish
When I was teaching, I hated going to work for most of my career. Out of 21 years, I only taught for four years at decent schools. It was like a war zone throughout most of my career, and I hated teaching.
Social work is totally different. I love that and never hate going to work.
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Prayer Request
Thank you, Karen. I am praying for you as well. I have a little more strength today, plus my fever has broken. Yesterday, I was absolutely miserable.
Hugs,
Trish
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Work is good!
Happy Labor Day all, hope those with time off work are enjoying and relaxing today!
Some Christians are raised to believe work is wrong and a curse from Adam and Eve, which is sad because even God works and His is certainly more important than ours. If we are made in His image then we too should be working and feeling fulfilled by the work we do.We shouldn't be boastful or compare our work to others but we should feel that our work is important and worthy of doing. God has given us the duty of watching over His domain. So let's jump into our work with the same excitment that God puts into His work, give it our best and work till it is done. No job is too big or too small for us to do for Him.
God bless!
Karen
Some Christians are raised to believe work is wrong and a curse from Adam and Eve, which is sad because even God works and His is certainly more important than ours. If we are made in His image then we too should be working and feeling fulfilled by the work we do.We shouldn't be boastful or compare our work to others but we should feel that our work is important and worthy of doing. God has given us the duty of watching over His domain. So let's jump into our work with the same excitment that God puts into His work, give it our best and work till it is done. No job is too big or too small for us to do for Him.
God bless!
Karen
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