tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.comments2008-10-07T11:12:03.272-07:00niaRfOdnoFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731758072833366206noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-75808718547900495532008-10-07T11:12:00.000-07:002008-10-07T11:12:00.000-07:00just so you know,<BR/><BR/><BR/>i love you.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>and next time you have a glass of red wine, do a white girl shimmy for me. <BR/><BR/>and i'll do one for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-10166682723290330212008-09-26T18:54:00.000-07:002008-09-26T18:54:00.000-07:00I feel so loved! Yay for wonderful weekends with wonderful people!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13653569928800038938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-41242178270446413082008-09-07T10:23:00.000-07:002008-09-07T10:23:00.000-07:00well to be fair, Good Friday isn't called "crucify yourself day", Christmas isn't "give birth to a savior" day, etc. <BR/><BR/>I just find it funny that "Labor day" is actually the day when we don't labor. I wouldn't have the same sort of mental laugh if it were called "Work Force Day."<BR/><BR/>I understand what these holidays are for, and respect them, it was really just a silly thing in my head to lay the background for a post about a decision I had made in my own search for a job. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your thoughts!niaRfOdnoFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16731758072833366206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-19905654426055519062008-09-07T01:29:00.000-07:002008-09-07T01:29:00.000-07:00It is a celebration of the work force. The day off (in most cases) is a reward for being a part of it.<BR/><BR/>You don't go out and crucify yourself on Good Friday, do you?<BR/><BR/>Or mistakenly discover (for simplicity's sake) land on Columbus Day?<BR/><BR/>Or give birth to saviors on Christmas?<BR/><BR/>They are celebrations, honored at least by recognition as national holidays. That doesn't mean their namesakes have to be practiced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-72197343105526613642008-09-04T12:03:00.000-07:002008-09-04T12:03:00.000-07:00fav book: &#39;fall on your knees&#39; by ann-marie macdonald (quite possibly the next great piece of american literature)<BR/><BR/>best classic: &quot;jude the obscure&quot; by thomas hardy (actually, i read it in college, but greatly enjoyed it)<BR/><BR/>more than twice: &quot;a tree grows in brooklyn&quot; by betty smith (always a wonderous read) and &#39;sex with kings&#39; by eleanor herman (all about the mistresses of history)<BR/><BR/>assign to the world: &#39;the book of laughter and forgetting&#39; by milan kundera (just so good. so good)<BR/><BR/>funniest: &quot;isle of palms&#39; by dorothea benton frank (very very southern, but very sweet/funny)<BR/>&#39;glamorama&#39; by bret easton ellis (not so much funny haha, but so gooooooood. supermodels=terrorists in the early 90s. brilliant)<BR/><BR/>congrats on the grad!! and the weight loss. miss you girl.<BR/>&lt;33stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-33329405606611475902008-09-02T16:14:00.000-07:002008-09-02T16:14:00.000-07:00you go girl! this is gonna be awesome! :)Anna M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07917380814807904641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-54034534745908409582008-08-24T07:18:00.000-07:002008-08-24T07:18:00.000-07:00I used to have the feeling of depression when I didn't lose every week, but our bodies need trained and taught that we're not giving in this time. Eventually, the pounds will come off :-). That's what I tell myself anyway and so far so good :-). Great job and best of luck to you this week.Toby &amp; Ria @ WTLFwww.trgckeathley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-2809480459337217482008-08-22T21:43:00.000-07:002008-08-22T21:43:00.000-07:00Get bent, depression man!Anna M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07917380814807904641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-67163811810808597262008-08-22T21:40:00.000-07:002008-08-22T21:40:00.000-07:00I guess I don't get the link between Christ's suffering and the link to current-day capital punishment Because I don't think my salvation is tied to cross at all...it's tied to the fact that Christ rose again! The resurrection is where our salvation hinges, not the suffering. <BR/><BR/>That being said, by his stripes we are healed, because He rose again. That makes Christ's work on the cross permanently separate from the doings of the current justice system. There's just not a link there, in a general sense.Anna M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07917380814807904641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-56543345749516658942008-08-22T16:05:00.000-07:002008-08-22T16:05:00.000-07:00First,about 18 percent of people killed by the death penalty are innocent. Second, the killing of christ by the roman form of the death penalty only proves how primative this practice actually is. Just my two cents.bekah medleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-65991392679129191532008-08-17T18:11:00.000-07:002008-08-17T18:11:00.000-07:00You so cool :) <BR/><BR/>love this post...i'm dealing with some of the same stuff, too :)Anna M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07917380814807904641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-73289734357934067932008-08-11T11:40:00.000-07:002008-08-11T11:40:00.000-07:00I have no idea who you are, but you just made a grown man cry!<BR/>I came here to check on the weight loss challenge, but that may be the furthest thing from my mind right now. <BR/>Wow, is all I can say. That testimony will be very powerful in your life! We will be praying for you as you begin the next step in your journey.<BR/>I just typed a line that may be suitable for right here...<BR/>Thank you God, not only for the green pastures, but for the deserts I must journey through for I know You will never leave me!<BR/>You rock!Toby and Riahttp://www.trgckeathley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-87990725762321854252008-08-11T07:48:00.000-07:002008-08-11T07:48:00.000-07:00My son will be a Freshman at Belmont in the fall, so I set up a Google Alert whenever someone writes about the school. That is how I happened across your blog.<BR/><BR/>I am so proud of you and your achievement. As a parent, you exemplify the characteristics we would hope that our children would have; perseverance and the ability to reach out for help when needed. We know that there are going to be very difficult times, and you truly had yours, but through love and faith we manage to make it through victorious. I am happy for your victory.<BR/><BR/>Much luck and future blessings.<BR/><BR/>Another MomLynnShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17172190156205734505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-37005464197017937872008-08-11T07:36:00.000-07:002008-08-11T07:36:00.000-07:00Well, you are my hero. <BR/><BR/>Best friend, wise friend, strong friend. <BR/><BR/>Love you.Anna M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07917380814807904641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-45511897922223038382008-08-10T18:10:00.000-07:002008-08-10T18:10:00.000-07:00hey! well done on your loss this week! I love trying on my old skinny clothes and finding they fit again...isn't that a terrific feeling? Keep it up! You'll be in those jeans in no time!michellegeorgehttp://michellegeorge.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-9856191214227474752008-08-06T08:01:00.000-07:002008-08-06T08:01:00.000-07:00Just popped over from Ragamuffin. Congrats on the 4 lbs. I really can relate. After starting BCP, I went from 142 to 200 in less than 2 years. It has been so frustrating because before, I had never had a problem with weight. So my gyno told me that I am too heavy (suprise!) so I have begun my long "road to recovery". I have lost about 8 lbs, but put some back on recently due to laziness. But I am back on today! I will not give up, so go girl! I am pulling for you (and me :)Lesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02523896835290203644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-43664009486920315212008-08-03T15:49:00.000-07:002008-08-03T15:49:00.000-07:00Keep going!!!!<BR/><BR/>Checkin' in on ya and encouraging you to keep on a goin'! I've gained almost everything I'd lost so I'm hittin' it hard the next two weeks!<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Dandelion Seedshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14072830903112724621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-55298666312556662052008-08-03T04:21:00.000-07:002008-08-03T04:21:00.000-07:00Hey, way to flippin go on the losing 4 pounds!! <BR/>I have your problem, but reversed. I have this exercising thing down, but I can't seem to avoid Burger King and Taco Bell :-). I'll get there though, as will you!!<BR/>Best of luck in the coming week!Toby and Riahttp://www.trgckeathley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-658779578213880682008-07-21T13:38:00.000-07:002008-07-21T13:38:00.000-07:00I don't have a favorite book.<BR/>I haven't graduated high school yet, but I enjoyed reading Anthem and Mila 18. <BR/>I have read Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell about three times.<BR/>I would tell the world to write their own book. Even if it was just a picture book.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I really respect that you want to keep learning and reading. I think the moment in life you stop wanting to learn is the same moment you stop living. <BR/><BR/>--ashashwww.agenesislife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-35758273447009623062008-07-21T00:46:00.000-07:002008-07-21T00:46:00.000-07:00If I can do this, anyone can!! Best of luck to you in the week to come!! Keep it up!Toby and Riahttp://www.trgckeathley.com/2008/07/19/ragamuffintop-challenge-wk-3/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-33319064246162397492008-07-15T06:14:00.000-07:002008-07-15T06:14:00.000-07:00beautiful images, congrats...I have a business of creating sacred spaces...check out my website...www.inspiredspaces4u.com...perhaps I can utilize your images in an inspired space down the road. If you would like, send me your email address and I will keep on file..blessings, Michael White.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-4427671233828246012008-07-13T19:40:00.000-07:002008-07-13T19:40:00.000-07:00I want one too!! I would love a BRIGHT green one...haDanawww.simplydana.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-30100723796877571652008-07-13T09:20:00.000-07:002008-07-13T09:20:00.000-07:00Welcome to the challenge Nicole!! It's all about ups and downs cuz we all have them both, but here we'll hold each other accountable and support each other through it all. My goal is also a long term goal as I don't think I can shed 50 pounds in a healthy manner that quickly :-). <BR/>We'll be praying for your success!Toby and Riahttp://www.trgckeathley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37894205.post-40981715909301794722008-07-06T13:03:00.000-07:002008-07-06T13:03:00.000-07:00Thanks for stopping by my blog. <BR/><BR/>I'm on that depression train with you. I had something crop up this past week (the monthly hormones mixed with depression/anxiety = BLECGH!).Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07276000726366302069noreply@blogger.com