Anyways I decided to pass off two personal progress goals. I picked Divine Nature #3 -- a two week commitment. I finished that off . . . but time was running short and I was worried I wouldn't get the second one done. But . . . we had Mormons Helping Hands today so I was sure I passed off a Good Works value. Well, I looked at it and realized I had already passed it off. So I changed strategies and passed off Virtue #3. Whew! I am good. But just barely . . . and there is a LOT of room for improvement. Sigh.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Translated?
It was tough coming up with something for the spiritual goal . . . I have already made a goal to go to the temple once a month and I knew April was going to be a crazy month for us -- with all the traveling -- so I didn't want to increase that number this month. I already read the scriptures regularly but since we were going to be out of town I knew I might be skipping a few days. I read the church magazines . . . what can I say -- should I be translated? Bwaa ha ha ha.
big dumb jock
Well, this month I feel like a big dumb jock. I accomplished all of the physical goals this month plus lots and lots of running. Unfortunately, I did nothing concerning the spiritual goal. That's not completely true. I thought about it and told myself to come up with something…and didn't. A big "well done" to all those that did. I'm more impressed with those that accomplished the spiritual challenge. I'm going to set my own for next month despite no points.
April Report
I know I am squeaking this in at the last minute, but I have just finished my spiritual challenge. I read the Ensign like Mom and Ashlee did, and I too received so much from this challenge. I recommend the talk by Elder D. Todd Christopherson entitled "To Always Remember Him", I received so much from his message. I am going to try and keep up with this spiritual challenge just for my own benefit.
As for the physical challenges, I only completed the push ups. I never got enough completed for points in the other two challenges.
I am grateful for the push that all of this gives me.
As for the physical challenges, I only completed the push ups. I never got enough completed for points in the other two challenges.
I am grateful for the push that all of this gives me.
Actual report for May
I'm always pushing the enter button instead of the tab button and end up sending you nothing. That's what happens when you turn 75 years old.
Well, my smile isn't as big this month. I was going along really well thinking I had it made when I went back and read Sharon's challenge. What? Did she say I had to do three sets of those darn exercises? So I upped them to twice a day but I could never work in that third one. Sigh! Then I got in three days of walking this week and the stomach flu struck and Thursday I felt like doing nothing so I didn't. I did get up and go to the temple on Friday but came home and went to bed. I slept until 5:00 so didn't get a walk in on Friday. This morning I felt better but I had that darn DUP convention I had to go to. When I got home, Dad said, "Let's go out and get the flowers and veggies for the garden" so we did that and planted them. So, no walk today. I am happy to report that I completed the spiritual challenge. I read the Ensign from cover to cover. I even threw in the New Era for good measure. I will continue with that challenge and you'll probably get tired of hearing me report that I completed that each month. It's interesting that I got the most out of the articles that I probably wouldn't have read if I hadn't read the magazine from cover to cover. I will also continue on with the exercise challenge but I'm not sure I will ever get in three sets a day. But, I will take heart and hang in there.
Mom
Well, my smile isn't as big this month. I was going along really well thinking I had it made when I went back and read Sharon's challenge. What? Did she say I had to do three sets of those darn exercises? So I upped them to twice a day but I could never work in that third one. Sigh! Then I got in three days of walking this week and the stomach flu struck and Thursday I felt like doing nothing so I didn't. I did get up and go to the temple on Friday but came home and went to bed. I slept until 5:00 so didn't get a walk in on Friday. This morning I felt better but I had that darn DUP convention I had to go to. When I got home, Dad said, "Let's go out and get the flowers and veggies for the garden" so we did that and planted them. So, no walk today. I am happy to report that I completed the spiritual challenge. I read the Ensign from cover to cover. I even threw in the New Era for good measure. I will continue with that challenge and you'll probably get tired of hearing me report that I completed that each month. It's interesting that I got the most out of the articles that I probably wouldn't have read if I hadn't read the magazine from cover to cover. I will also continue on with the exercise challenge but I'm not sure I will ever get in three sets a day. But, I will take heart and hang in there.
Mom
End of April Update
Just a quick check in today. I have done all of the strength exercises for the past 3 weeks and have enjoyed the soreness in a new area with each successive week. That was a great challenge, and I really liked that it could involve all of us with all of those variations. I actually was able to progress to a few more difficult push ups by the end of the three weeks. I also completed the spiritual challenge of reading the Ensign. It was great to take advantage of such a great resource. I am looking forward to continuing this goal through the months to come.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Nice "Round" Number
I just want to point out that our money pot has been added to in order to bring it to a nice, solid amount of $250. What a nice chunk of change.
This was a thoughtful addition from someone who already donated generously. So thank you "anonymous" donor! (And, no, don't be thinking it was me!)
I just want to re-thank everyone for pitching in to this. I know this is not a time when any of us can carelessly throw around our money but this has been such a fun and meaningful project for me that it really means a lot that you're taking the time and effort to participate. Even if you don't win back your money, you will make the person who does win it very happy!
Also, even if you feel like you're not able to participate as much or in the way you like, don't beat yourself up! This is a fun challenge and ANY steps forward you make this year will be a benefit to you! Remember my mantra: "It's about progress, not perfection."
And also remember, if this isn't your year to win, there's always next year... or the next year... or the next! It's trite, but true: you don't have to "win" to be a winner!
Love you all!
This was a thoughtful addition from someone who already donated generously. So thank you "anonymous" donor! (And, no, don't be thinking it was me!)
I just want to re-thank everyone for pitching in to this. I know this is not a time when any of us can carelessly throw around our money but this has been such a fun and meaningful project for me that it really means a lot that you're taking the time and effort to participate. Even if you don't win back your money, you will make the person who does win it very happy!
Also, even if you feel like you're not able to participate as much or in the way you like, don't beat yourself up! This is a fun challenge and ANY steps forward you make this year will be a benefit to you! Remember my mantra: "It's about progress, not perfection."
And also remember, if this isn't your year to win, there's always next year... or the next year... or the next! It's trite, but true: you don't have to "win" to be a winner!
Love you all!
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