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Day 10 of summer vacation.:;-)
Am sitting at a sun dappled table at Starbux near Leigh Square Community Arts Village surrounding an inner courtyard. Really enjoying this natural and picturesque setting. This community of 57,000 has a small town spirit and is a quick 5 minute drive from my house. Am rediscovering all its charms.:)
Was very grateful for the feedback I received yesterday. Many thanks to my buddies. Your support is much appreciated!! That incident really knocked the air out of me.... Am feeling better today. Am learning to pray with renewed strength and faith. I cannot do anything but God can.
The longer I live the more I understand this about prayer: 1) To praise God for every situation. Everything is a TEST to build us up and make us stronger. 2) To stay pure of desires so that the Spirit will use us in the name of Jesus. 3) To trust in God's will. If He grants my prayer, great. If He doesn't, great. I want what God wants. I accept what God wants. 4) That any outcome be for His greater glory. God is teaching me that it is in God and His will that we will have peace.... Not the peace that helps us smile in public, but the peace that makes us smile when we are by ourselves in the dark.
Look forward to having lunch with my oldest brother today. It is his second to last day with us, then he returns to Winnipeg. Next will turn my attention to making arrangements for son#2's 17th birthday tomorrow!! Later tonight, have my weigh at Weight Watchers, but of course it will show a false weight.....
Sadly had an off day with calories yesterday. This too shall pass. Am quickly getting back to business today!! As you can imagine, not very hungry. So am having a protein shake for breakfast and dinner, then will have a mixed green salad with roast chicken for lunch. Will snack on an apple and my nonfat latte...of course.;-)
To all my buddies: stay extraordinary and God bless your day.:)
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949 kcal
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Fat: 13.05g | Prot: 103.30g | Carbs: 110.80g.
Breakfast: Progressive Protein powder, banana, skim milk. Lunch: Eating Right Fat Free Balsamic and Red Wine Salad Dressing, mixed salad greens, almonds sliced, nectarine, roast chicken. Dinner: skim milk, banana, Progressive protein powder. Snacks/Other: Starbucks caffe latte, nonfat, tall. more...
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I so enjoyed reading your journal and Maria I an relate and understand all you are going through and also your acceptance in giving it all up to God and his plan. God loves you Maria and you are right it is all in his plan. It is all good. Hugs!
09 Jul 12 by member: chattycathy1955
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Cathy: thanks for your warm words and hugs. They are much appreciated!! Very very grateful that your are here. Hugs back.:)) Glen: lol the player and the playwright. Watch out, usually the butler did it.;-) On a more serious note, totally agree about cooperating with God. But sometimes not sure if He really needs us for His work. Seems to me that He can do whatever He wants on His own!! Wonder instead if our "lines" are for our purification?? Your view on dreams is novel...Want to try it out next time I remember one! Hope an angel crosses your path today...Have a great one.:)
09 Jul 12 by member: Bible Bliss
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love your descriptions of the areas you visit. it all sounds so beautiful!!!
it's nice to spend time with our kids as they enter these busy years where friends jobs and school seem to take over. enjoy the party planning!
hate weighing in, but sometimes you are pleasantly surprised. hoping it was kind...
09 Jul 12 by member: lgrant59
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Maria, I am just getting caught up on your journals. So glad that you are having a wonderful vacation. You certainly deserve it! I was very dismayed to read what happened with your parish priest. I simply cannot imagine that a man of the cloth would do that to one of their parishioners. It hurts my heart that you are still suffering even after summoning the courage to start a new life and leave behind a marriage that was toxic for you. Your priest should understand that and refrain from choosing sides. Sorry, but that's how I feel. I would be devastated if my pastor did something like that, rather than trying to make both parties feel comfortable while in the house of God. I hope that the rest of your vacation is awesome and that you have a fantastic time with your kiddos! HUGS and much love my sweet friend! God loves you, and so do I!
09 Jul 12 by member: ctlss
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Stef thanks for understanding. I was wondering the same things you have said, but felt confused. Appreciate your knack for gray areas and shedding His light there. And as usual, you have lifted my spirits and made me feel much better.:) Was missing you!! Praise God for you being here!!! Love you too.:)))
10 Jul 12 by member: Bible Bliss
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