Journey to All Things Anew (Marlette's Journal) - Page 9

s1mon3 · 10-29-2008, 10:22 AM

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ever???? When you do, it'll be awesome!

Right...b/c I do need to make it there before i leave this earth...

I stand corrected!

Dedicated · 10-29-2008, 10:25 AM

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Right...b/c I do need to make it there before i leave this earth...

I stand corrected!

YES!!!!!!!!! thought you knew

s1mon3 · 10-29-2008, 10:26 AM

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YES!!!!!!!!! thought you knew

if i didn't now I do!

Dedicated · 10-29-2008, 10:31 AM

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if i didn't now I do!

Kocobear · 10-29-2008, 10:34 AM

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[COLOR=#333399]My heart is heavy this morning. I am not having postive feelings from this church I am attending. From the beginning, I was told before we (me and hubby) were ever asked to do anything in the ministry, we would have to go through orientation to become a member. Which I was excited about. I want to know more about the Pastor, his teachings, who's accountable for him ,etc...To this date, there has been no mention of the new member orientation, but I have been called on several occassions to help out. Printing DVD covers, picking up candles and plug-ins for gift baskets, and other admin duties. I DON'T MIND, helping people. As I mentioned before, they do not have a building for the church. Service is currently being held in the art gallery of a neighborhood park. Which is cool...every service we are praying and sowing for a new building...then yesterday in the mail, I get a letter from the pastor's wife inviting me to join them in celebrating the pastor's 45th b-day. It was a two-fold invitation, because I was also asked to sow an offering of $100 - $500 to help in the celebration. Am I wrong for seeing something wrong with that? First of all, I am not a full-fledged member (I don't know him from Adam), second of all, I would have felt better if the letter asked me to sow that amount for a new building...but for the pastor's 45th BDAY??? Is that a milestone? Am i missing something?[/COLOR]

Wow Marlette! I'm sorry you have to go through that! I totally feel you on that! Especially because you've been a obedient since you started going there! Wow! I have to agree with you and Cletra! I could see it if it were for the building fund, but for a party! Especially considering the fact that you aren't a bonafide member yet. Wow! That's all I can say, I'm at a loss for words!

Dedicated · 10-29-2008, 10:35 AM

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Wow Marlette! I'm sorry you have to go through that! I totally feel you on that! Especially because you've been a obedient since you started going there! Wow! I have to agree with you and Cletra! I could see it if it were for the building fund, but for a party! Especially considering the fact that you aren't a bonafide member yet. Wow! That's all I can say, I'm at a loss for words!

I just wonder....no one else says anything? no one? no elders in the church?

s1mon3 · 10-29-2008, 10:38 AM

There are elders in the church. I haven't had the chance to speak with them regarding this, since I just got the letter yesterday. I am not even sure their opinion would mean anything to me. I am also wondering if my letter could have been the only one with that amount on there? Do you think they could have been that devious?

s1mon3 · 10-29-2008, 10:38 AM

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Wow Marlette! I'm sorry you have to go through that! I totally feel you on that! Especially because you've been a obedient since you started going there! Wow! I have to agree with you and Cletra! I could see it if it were for the building fund, but for a party! Especially considering the fact that you aren't a bonafide member yet. Wow! That's all I can say, I'm at a loss for words!

Girl, you? My bottom jaw hit the floor! Thankfully my teeth didn't get damaged!

Dedicated · 10-29-2008, 10:42 AM

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There are elders in the church. I haven't had the chance to speak with them regarding this, since I just got the letter yesterday. I am not even sure their opinion would mean anything to me. I am also wondering if my letter could have been the only one with that amount on there? Do you think they could have been that devious?

If they are....run! Just keep running!

lorettahd · 10-29-2008, 05:06 PM

Marlette, I'm reading your story and my mouth is wide open. Unbelievable......Cle is so right when she says it's a turn off. It truly is when you look up to who you think is suppose to be a man of God and they come up with something like this. I know that if you continue to pray about this God will lead you to a good church home. If you're not feeling this, then it's a sign from the almighty and you need to go with it. I'll be

right along with you.

s1mon3 · 10-29-2008, 07:13 PM

I ate pretty good today. Because of the challenge I am involved in I am getting lots of water too! I hope it shows up on my face!!

Here is what I ate today:

B: Spinach quiche/coffee
L: lemon herbed chicken breast/side salad
D: Baked BBQ Pork Chops/side salad
S: Cheesecake

Here is a pic of the pork chops. I made the BBQ sauce myself. I brushed it on and put it under the broiler! Koco, I picked up the Brown Sugar Twin! I like it!! Thanks!

s1mon3 · 10-29-2008, 07:29 PM

I found 2 sideview pictures of myself to compare.

The first one was taken in August...and the second one a week ago.

Seems I am making some progress. I am glad I found this otherwise I would be still guessing at what I look like.

These 2 pictures are a good example of what exercise can help you do. I was LC'bing all along, but I was not seeing real results until I began exercising hard and my body started to change. WOW! I gotta get my butt back in the gym!

Dedicated · 10-30-2008, 04:34 AM

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I ate pretty good today. Because of the challenge I am involved in I am getting lots of water too! I hope it shows up on my face!!

Here is what I ate today:

B: Spinach quiche/coffee
L: lemon herbed chicken breast/side salad
D: Baked BBQ Pork Chops/side salad
S: Cheesecake

Here is a pic of the pork chops. I made the BBQ sauce myself. I brushed it on and put it under the broiler! Koco, I picked up the Brown Sugar Twin! I like it!! Thanks!

Mmmm can I get a piece?

Yes!!! I can truly see the difference!

lorettahd · 10-30-2008, 05:26 AM

[COLOR="DarkOrange"]Hey Marlette,

I can't see your pictures because I'm at work. But I will check them out later when I get home. Those pork chops look really good. Can you tell me how you made your barbecue sauce?[/COLOR]

Kocobear · 10-30-2008, 07:37 AM

Marlette, Marlette!! Those pork chops look so yummy! Yes, please share the sauce recipe!! Also, you are truly doing the thang with your weightloss!! I can truly see the difference in your pictures!! You look great!!

Kocobear · 10-30-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by s1mon3

I ate pretty good today. Because of the challenge I am involved in I am getting lots of water too! I hope it shows up on my face!!

Here is what I ate today:

B: Spinach quiche/coffee
L: lemon herbed chicken breast/side salad
D: Baked BBQ Pork Chops/side salad
S: Cheesecake

Here is a pic of the pork chops. I made the BBQ sauce myself. I brushed it on and put it under the broiler! Koco, I picked up the Brown Sugar Twin! I like it!! Thanks!

I'm happy you like the Brown Sugar Twin!!

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 07:51 AM

Thanks ladies!!!

Here is how I made the sauce...

Heinz LC ketchup
Soy Sauce
Lemon juice
Brown sugar Twin
Onion Powder
Webber's BBQ seasoning
Chopped Green onion

All to taste of course!

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dedicated

Mmmm can I get a piece?

Yes!!! I can truly see the difference!

I'll put yours in the freezer until we meet!

Dedicated · 10-30-2008, 08:01 AM

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Thanks ladies!!!

Here is how I made the sauce...

Heinz LC ketchup
Soy Sauce
Lemon juice
Brown sugar Twin
Onion Powder
Webber's BBQ seasoning
Chopped Green onion

All to taste of course!

I don't have lc ketchup but I'll be trying this

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 08:03 AM

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I don't have lc ketchup but I'll be trying this

You'll like it!

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 09:40 AM

Since TOM was around I was holding on to some major water. I got up to 186...three pounds over last weeks weight. I think the water challenge helped me to release the extra. This morning I was back down to 184. Sheesh!

Kocobear · 10-30-2008, 09:44 AM

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Since TOM was around I was holding on to some major water. I got up to 186...three pounds over last weeks weight. I think the water challenge helped me to release the extra. This morning I was back down to 184. Sheesh!

That's great Marlette! I don't really retain water, but I'm praying to get back down to my lowest by this weekend. Maybe I'll even lose an additional pound.

Dedicated · 10-30-2008, 09:45 AM

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That's great Marlette! I don't really retain water, but I'm praying to get back down to my lowest by this weekend. Maybe I'll even lose an additional pound.

I'm trying to get down too! Can't wait for Monday's wi

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 09:48 AM

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That's great Marlette! I don't really retain water, but I'm praying to get back down to my lowest by this weekend. Maybe I'll even lose an additional pound.

I usually don't either...I could not blame it on anything else, since I hadn't cheated.

Consider yourself blessed!! I know you do!

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 09:49 AM

I was hoping to be in the 170's by Monday...may not happen.

Dedicated · 10-30-2008, 09:52 AM

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I was hoping to be in the 170's by Monday...may not happen.

or it may

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 09:59 AM

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or it may

thank you girl!

Dedicated · 10-30-2008, 09:59 AM

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thank you girl!

I'm hoping with you!

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 10:00 AM

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I'm hoping with you!

Awww!!!

s1mon3 · 10-30-2008, 10:05 AM

I am struggling with my fast...i have lost total faith in the church who started it and I am having angry feelings that I ever got involved with them. I feel like they think I am stupid and I hate for anybody to try and make a fool of me. I haven't watched TV yet, but I am very tempted. The flesh is so weak!

10-29-2008, 07:29 PM	#252
s1mon3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,789 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 218/188.5/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: January 25, 2012	Comparasion I found 2 sideview pictures of myself to compare. The first one was taken in August...and the second one a week ago. Seems I am making some progress. I am glad I found this otherwise I would be still guessing at what I look like. These 2 pictures are a good example of what exercise can help you do. I was LC'bing all along, but I was not seeing real results until I began exercising hard and my body started to change. WOW! I gotta get my butt back in the gym! __________________ ´¨)¸.• ´¸.•´¨) (¸.•´ (¸.•Marlette Living the JUDDD life!! ******** user id: mlorey to my journal!** I'm one one...JUDDDing for Life!! Last edited by s1mon3; 10-29-2008 at 07:33 PM..

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10-29-2008, 10:38 AM	#247
s1mon3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,789 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 218/188.5/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: January 25, 2012	There are elders in the church. I haven't had the chance to speak with them regarding this, since I just got the letter yesterday. I am not even sure their opinion would mean anything to me. I am also wondering if my letter could have been the only one with that amount on there? Do you think they could have been that devious?

10-29-2008, 05:06 PM	#250
lorettahd Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 6,999 Gallery: lorettahd Stats: 218/176/145 WOE: HCG Start Date: September 25, 2008 HCG 11/28/2009 P2R1 -17	Marlette, I'm reading your story and my mouth is wide open. Unbelievable......Cle is so right when she says it's a turn off. It truly is when you look up to who you think is suppose to be a man of God and they come up with something like this. I know that if you continue to pray about this God will lead you to a good church home. If you're not feeling this, then it's a sign from the almighty and you need to go with it. I'll be right along with you.

10-30-2008, 05:26 AM	#254
lorettahd Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 6,999 Gallery: lorettahd Stats: 218/176/145 WOE: HCG Start Date: September 25, 2008 HCG 11/28/2009 P2R1 -17	[COLOR="DarkOrange"]Hey Marlette, I can't see your pictures because I'm at work. But I will check them out later when I get home. Those pork chops look really good. Can you tell me how you made your barbecue sauce?[/COLOR]

10-30-2008, 07:37 AM	#255
Kocobear Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 2,978 Gallery: Kocobear Stats: 296.4/273.4/210 WOE: Protocol Atkins Start Date: January 12, 2013	Marlette, Marlette!! Those pork chops look so yummy! Yes, please share the sauce recipe!! Also, you are truly doing the thang with your weightloss!! I can truly see the difference in your pictures!! You look great!!

10-30-2008, 07:51 AM	#257
s1mon3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,789 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 218/188.5/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: January 25, 2012	Thanks ladies!!! Here is how I made the sauce... Heinz LC ketchup Soy Sauce Lemon juice Brown sugar Twin Onion Powder Webber's BBQ seasoning Chopped Green onion All to taste of course!

10-30-2008, 09:40 AM	#261
s1mon3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,789 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 218/188.5/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: January 25, 2012	Since TOM was around I was holding on to some major water. I got up to 186...three pounds over last weeks weight. I think the water challenge helped me to release the extra. This morning I was back down to 184. Sheesh!

10-30-2008, 09:49 AM	#265
s1mon3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,789 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 218/188.5/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: January 25, 2012	I was hoping to be in the 170's by Monday...may not happen.

10-30-2008, 10:05 AM	#270
s1mon3 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,789 Gallery: s1mon3 Stats: 218/188.5/150 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: January 25, 2012	I am struggling with my fast...i have lost total faith in the church who started it and I am having angry feelings that I ever got involved with them. I feel like they think I am stupid and I hate for anybody to try and make a fool of me. I haven't watched TV yet, but I am very tempted. The flesh is so weak!