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Cindy! I think I'm gonna try that one. Maybe this will be good to jumpstart me. Thanks! wb

Temptation is certainly there for all. My point is more if the person makes a lifestyle choice to remain in a specific sin involving other people in their church, then, their character will affect their ministry in a negative way. As someone in the congregation or leadership team, it could be even as subtle as, "Gee, couldn't put my finger on it, but something just isn't right here."

It was tough on the field if you didn't fit the way corps mold that some people thought you should fit into. I never did so some folks liked that and some didn't. Yes, most of us became a certain way in order to graduate and because of that most of us developed some ungodly habits. For all of the folks who were hurt by anything I did or said in my twi induced "mission", I deeply apologize.

As everyone has said, exercise would be key. I'm heading out to the fitness center today to check out how to work with weights the safe way. Thanks everyone for all of the suggestions. Oh, and no desserts for a while, too. :D-->

My grandmother used to dip hers into a bowl and then stir it up and make soft serve out of it.

Song, in the garden of eden, the flaming swords were put there to protect Adam and Eve from going back in and eating of the tree of life, thus destroying mankind. So, I believe they were placed there to protect mankind from him/herself.

Gosh, there are so many... Who Moved My Cheese Others: Breaking Christian Curses by Dennis Kramer (off the Elijah List)--talks about "pastors" who sit around and discuss and otherwise gossip about and curse the flock and what to do about it if you were on the receiving end--$12 Courage to Change, Al Anon book, $8, short reading everyday that helps break codependent and controlling tendencies--great way to deprogram yourself-- ...pt me if you want more, that's the short list of great books out there that I've read in the past 15 yrs.

Lavendar, I love lavendar, the color and the plant. Won't you have some peppermint espresso, my favorite, and set a spell? Welcome!

Bramble, The author of SOMETHING MORE is Sarah Ban Breathnach. WB

...sorry, oeno, couldn't resist....

well, i was an a@@hole before i went in and an a@@hole when i got out so it didn't affect me very much.

my favorite is peppermint! eyummmmmmm, yummmmmmmmmm.

k. you mean my diet of dessert, dessert, dessert, doesn't work, LOL! You're right. I'm cleaning up my act, figuratively speaking! Ha. Thanks.

So true, so true. Love trumps knowledge everytime.

I know, I know, too much talk about bodily functions....

Where's the "I'm constipated" thread when you need it? :D-->

I'm looking for a SAFE way to keep things moving, if you know what I mean. If that's too much information for some people, then I'm not responsible for what you read. LOL!

low carb and combining sounds good, reikilady. i did the combining once and actually felt a lot better so i'll check out that website. thanks. the doctor thing sounds good too. thanks everyone!

so what's an example of the attention he doesn't want, DADDYHOUND?

ok, now let's have a liquor lesson--what is that? MATILDA!! you rascal, you!

ok, didn't think so. how often were you on it during the 2 yrs. span? this is sorta like fasting, isn't it, or not? also, fasting messes up your metabolism and blood sugar but it's good for you too --> i'm a bit confused on that subject. anyone know the answer to that one?

You were on that cabbage soup for 2 yrs? NO!

WOW! Thanks everyone. Sounds like good advice all the way around. That working out with weights idea might work because I find myself needing strengthing exercises more now that I'm, shall we say, more seasoned! Ha. That food link is great, too. I'm dreading searching for a suit that I know I'll soon find too large, but then again, if I don't change my habits, it won't be (shutter).

Thanks, cw! I ate a salad with no dressing for lunch so at least it's healthy. Now, to just keep it up!

That sounds wonderful, out in nature in a beautiful state. I hope you have the time of your life and you can't help coming back refreshed after a wk. away from the computer. Take care!