When I am afraid, I will trust in you. - Psalm 56:3
I am doing well, but had a long weekend. I just got back from serving on a Kitchen team for a christian men's retreat. 12 of us served 10 meals for 150 men, plus ongoing treats for the attenders and special dinners for speakers and guests. Add cleaning and prepare for the next meals and doing special meals for diet and allergies. It was a lot of work, and I am mentally and physically exausted.
The bad part - I didn't work out Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and am resting today. I did eat snacks when standing around and waiting for the next event.
The good part - I was standing and walking and doing things all day from 5am to 11pm every day. I have blisters on my feet. I feel utterly exhausted. I think the whole weekend was a workout. I ate meals at appropriate times of the day, and nothing after 9pm. I didn't spend a the weekend sitting on a couch watching tv or reading.
I met a lot of great men who are willing to sacrifice a weekend to serve others. What a gift. I felt that God was at work for the event, and that I will serve again sometime.
I also learned that I am way to critical of my mistakes and that I use the fact that I am not perfect as a reason to shy away from serving with my musical, dramatic, and other social talents. I enjoyed laughing with the Kitchen team, and hearing them laugh. I enjoyed doing the work as well. It was fun. I am going to try to use my talents for my local church and community more often. I will attempt to sing with the Men's Chorus, join the church band and maybe consider acting in a community play. I will see if there are things I can do in time.
Today I got up around noon and am doing a 1/2 day at work. I forgot my mp3 player at home, so I will be not making it to the gym. My feet need a day off, and I need to take care of my blistered toes and heels.
Tonight I will clean up from the weekend, unpack - do laundry and go through the memories of the weekend. I will also prepare for tommorow's day.
I feel re-energized and motivated to make it through the 2006 Challenge, and feel that transformation is on. I am ready to change my way of eating and exercising and lose 56.08lbs, then make a new goal for the next milestone. I feel that it is possible, with help from God and from my supporters.
Chazz
back tommorow...
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