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"We do not convince others by telling them loudly how wrong they are and how right we are. We convince them by showing them a light so lovely, that they will want, with all their hearts, to know the source of it." ~Madeleine L'Engle
This, in a nutshell, is how I feel about Nomad and about myself at the moment. A good deed, either from service to others or merely from a simple act of kindness, however small, offered without strings and from the heart, will go so much farther, and have a lasting impact that a thousand sermons would never accomplish.
I am extremely tired tonight and my journal must be brief, I have been called back out on a service mission again and I've spent two really hot days outside painting the house of a man that is in a cancer hospital receiving treatment for a very aggressive form of Leukemia.
It has been two very rewarding, yet really tiring days and I am nodding off sitting here to type. I promise a better update asap, gotta hit the rack now!
Peace.
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2723 kcal
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Fat: 84.34g | Prot: 148.05g | Carbs: 285.96g.
Breakfast: Kashi GoLean Cereal, 1% Milk, coffee, Chobani Nonfat Vanilla Yogurt. Lunch: red bell peppers, brown rice, Onions, celery, chicken breast, Apple. Dinner: Tossed Salad, Hot Wings. Snacks/Other: Gatorade G2, Weight Watchers Ice Cream Bars - Giant Chocolate Fudge, Graham Crackers, Guinness, Crunchy Granola Bars - Oats 'n Honey. more...
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6484 kcal
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Exercise:
Painting-Outside - 7 hours, Sleeping - 5 hours, Weight Training (moderate) - 5 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 5 minutes, Resting - 6 hours and 45 minutes, Standing - 4 hours, Housework - 1 hour, Stretching (yoga) - 5 minutes. more...
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I love the quote Auntie! I really believe that when we do some act of kindness or good deed with a loving and sincere heart, we ourselves benefit as much or more than the person who was the intended recipient. You are a special lady! Love and Hugs!!! Don't forget to be good to yourself!
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You are such a special, selfless person. I am sure that gentleman, will be so thrilled to see his house newly painted - I do hope he recovers and gets the opportunity to see it. So rewarding x
30 Jul 11 by member: Sk1nnyfuture
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Thank you Pammie, you are so right about the benefits of service and giving, it goes both ways. I gave myself a treat last night and we went out for dinner, no dishes to do yay! Have a good weekend Pam!
30 Jul 11 by member: AuntieJan
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Hi Skinny, thanks and I hope he can enjoy it too. Once the initial treatment is complete he will be able to come home part of the time, being in a hospital is no fun at all so that will be good for him. Have a super Saturday!
30 Jul 11 by member: AuntieJan
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I LOVE the quote! So inspiring! It is such a great feeling helping someone in need. That's what it's all about. I hope the man benifits from the treatment and is able to enjoy his newly painted home very soon!
30 Jul 11 by member: HerStrawberri
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30 Jul 11 by member: BuffyBear
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