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Deep Thoughts With Kendell

Jun 26, 2009
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I've been cleaning out closets at my house. Cole and I both went through our clothes and got rid of items we'll never wear again, and I went through the kids' closets with them. I have a friend with 2 girls that I give most of Kaelin's clothes to, and Collin gets most of Brendan's clothes, but I don't have anybody to give Collin's clothes to. When all was said and done, I had 6 big boxes of clothes that needed a home. The obvious solution would be to take them to Goodwill, and not that Goodwill isn't a perfectly good organization, but I was looking to find somebody that could use some help right now and would benefit from receiving clothes free of charge. I sent an email to a bunch of my friends asking if anybody knew a family that might want some of these clothes, and nobody did. Then a friend of mine suggested giving them to Mission Possible. She knows somebody who volunteers there, and said she could get the clothes to them. I thought this was a wonderful solution and I hope that somebody who truly needs them receives the clothing we can no longer use.

But the current situation has made me wonder about a few things. There are so many people in our community (everybody's community) that need food and clothing, so why are there so few places for people to go to ask for help? And the places that do offer help tend to be either a food pantry or a clothes closet, but not both. Why aren't there places that are accessible for families in need to go and get all of their needs met? Or are there places like this and I just don't know about them? If this is the case these places need to do a better job of getting the word out about what they do. I just think it would be helpful for people who are having a rough time financially to go to 1 place, and receive groceries and clothing, and maybe even some help with filling out job applications. Just my thoughts...I'd love to hear other thoughts on this subject.

You'll Be Seeing Less of Me - Part 10 - Game ON!

Apr 13, 2009
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My sweet tooth won the battle this weekend. Reese's peanut butter eggs are my absolute favorite candy in the world, and I had 2 of them over the weekend. In addition to some Peeps, Robin's eggs, and various other desserts at April's house last night. Have you had those red velvet cake balls covered in white chocolate? Who can resist those?? Anyway, I've been serious about working out for weeks now, and I've been good with my diet, but it's time to kick it in gear and win this battle. I've promised myself that I will eat nothing sweet except for no more than 1 100 calorie pack of something every couple of days. Right now I have the chocolate covered pretzel 100 calorie packs. I love those!

The foot is feeling good. I'm anxious to get my orthotics and my new shoes and get on with life. I had my second orientation (first time the trainer didn't give me a written program so I was told I could have another one) at the gym last Friday and this trainer had me do a lot of core work, which I desperately need. I told him I had not been good about working my core, and he said he could tell that those muscles are weak. But I did everything he told me to (including planks) and on Saturday it actually hurt to exhale.

I've learned that we all have issues with various things in our lives, and I've faced the fact that food is a real issue for me. I can resist many things that other people can not, but I can't resist certain foods - mainly sweets. This is my struggle, and I appreciate the encouragement that some of you have taken the time to give me on this blog. I need all of the strength and good wishes (and prayers) I can get. Thank you.

So here I go...no more playing around. It's time to get that evil sweet tooth under control and get healthy. Game on!