Last night we had Cynthia Beach speak for us on Leisure Wellness. She asked us if we were sitting on a plane and we had a child next to us and the oxygen masks came down, whose mask would we put on first? We answered "Ours because then we would be able to take care of the child." She agreed and then asked if we take time for ourselves to rest and relax so we can take care of our families or others in our life.
She described Leisure Wellness as "a prescription for re-invigorating one's leisure hours with passion and purpose." She asked us to resist feeling guilty about doing nothing during free time. When was the last time you had a few minutes to yourself and you did nothing? Try it, it may adjust how the rest of your day goes. No chores, no phone calls, no bill paying, no e-mail answering.
She encouraged us to think about things we may have always dreamed of doing and make a list of those. Then, think about the ones that are an Involved Practice in which would take several steps to accomplish, like her trip to Florida to swim with the Manatee's. Then think about ones that are a Simple Practice that may take one step to accomplish like having a date at the coffee shop with a friend. Choose one and make an effort to do it!
She gave us a lot to think about and so many ideas of how we can take time for ourselves. Choose not to feel guilty when you choose rest.
Next week, we'll have Pastor Rich talk about "Tending to Yourself" and we'll have some discussion time as well. See you next week!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Committed, Courageous, Character
Tonight we heard Debbie McCort's testimony. Her Kidney donor, Sharon, was also there tonight. Deb was told by her Dr. that she had a kidney disease and that she would need a kidney transplant in 10-15 years. When those years quickly passed, and it was time for her to find a donor, her brother volunteered and went through extensive testing and was O.K. until the last test and was told his life would be in danger if he donated so they had to start all over.
Even though Deb's health was deteriorating, her small group at church was encouraging her and praying for her and getting tested to see if they would be a candidate for donating a kidney. The whole church was informed of the search as well as praying for her and for the donation process.
Behind the scenes, her long-time school friend, Sharon, told Deb when she first heard of the kidney disease, that she would donate her kidney to Deb. When the time came, through the grace of God, Sharon had the courage to go through the testing, be approved, pick the date for the surgery, call the office and by the grace of God that date was available for the surgery.
The surgery went so well for them both that Sharon went home after 24 hrs after the surgery with a 2 inch scar by her belly button and two holes on her stomach. Debbie was in the hospital for 5 days but felt much better after day 2!
Through the process, the character of these two women showed us all that "we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us." Phil 4:13
Join us next week as Cythia Beach joins us to talk about "Self Care"
Ladies, remember to work on our "quick meals"--ways to save money on at home dinners rather than going out for fast food meals.
Even though Deb's health was deteriorating, her small group at church was encouraging her and praying for her and getting tested to see if they would be a candidate for donating a kidney. The whole church was informed of the search as well as praying for her and for the donation process.
Behind the scenes, her long-time school friend, Sharon, told Deb when she first heard of the kidney disease, that she would donate her kidney to Deb. When the time came, through the grace of God, Sharon had the courage to go through the testing, be approved, pick the date for the surgery, call the office and by the grace of God that date was available for the surgery.
The surgery went so well for them both that Sharon went home after 24 hrs after the surgery with a 2 inch scar by her belly button and two holes on her stomach. Debbie was in the hospital for 5 days but felt much better after day 2!
Through the process, the character of these two women showed us all that "we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us." Phil 4:13
Join us next week as Cythia Beach joins us to talk about "Self Care"
Ladies, remember to work on our "quick meals"--ways to save money on at home dinners rather than going out for fast food meals.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Our First Night Back!
Check out these beautiful flowers!!! We had a wonderful 1st night back at Club Mom and Girlfriends. Welcome back to our old timers and a huge welcome to our newcomers!!
We are really looking forward to an exciting year getting to know everyone and hearing the speakers tell us how we can better "tend to the flowers in our garden of life"!
As you can see, we made a beautiful wall filled with beautiful flowers! Each women who attended made a flower which had their name on the circle in the center and each petal represented one of the 6 subjects we'll be touching on each month and how they can better tend to them. Our petals were "Yourself", "Your Extended Family", "Your Children", "Your Marriage", "Your Relationship with God" and "Your Friendships".
Each woman shared how they wanted to improve on these over the next few months and we look forward to seeing each woman blossom and grow as they continue to attend Club Mom and Girlfriends.
Join us next week when we hear Debbie McCort's testimony! I can't wait!!
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