More Whole Healing Challenge Updates

I noticed I haven't updated on this one in a long time either.  Sheesh.  I know my life has gotten busy, but you'd think updating once a week shouldn't be hard!  Anyway, here's a brief recap of the last 7 weeks... plus this week, week 22.

Week 15 - Memorize scripture
I botched this one.  Didn't do it.  At all.  Sigh.  I had great intentions, but intentions dont get things done.  I memorized scripture for the 'armor of God' week, but not this week.  I really need to sit down and DO this.

Week 16 - Take a mental break
I actually did this... mostly.  I decided to take the time that I nursed my daughter to just think of nothing... and admire her beautiful face.  It has been good for me.  I really need to take more time out of my day, stop with the multitasking, and relax.  I can't even sit and watch a good tv show without doing something else at the same time.  This is burning me out.  Really.  I need to continue to take a few minutes out of my day and do NOTHING!  No computer, no to-do list, no multitasking... maybe just listen to music and sing.

Week 17 - Get moving
This wasn't too hard for me.  The challenge was to take 20 minutes a day and exercise in some way.  So, I did walks (played 'crocodile' with my kids by chasing them around the dining room table, or bouncing our baby as I tryed to calm her down by walking as well), played our dance game, did the wii fit (it's been a long time!), etc. 

Week 18 - purge the past
I had no idea what to purge here.  I've been steadily purging things in our house, and this challenge was to purge items that have some kind of negative memory associated with them.  I've gotten rid of just about all that stuff already.  The only negative thoughts associated with stuff for me right now is 'man, look at that clutter... I must clean it up'.  So, I purged facebook.  I decided to stay off facebook from now on except for Thursdays.  That is my only 'allowable' day.

Week 19 - Let go and Let God
I only did this one this week.  Being off facebook meant I wasn't getting to the updates.  Oops.  The challenge was to take a jar, write down on paper any unanswered prayers, put them in the jar, and give them to God.  I have a lot.  Most of them related to house, farm, and school (and politics now as well).  The significance of putting them in the jar was kinda lost on me though.  I guess I should really make that jar prominant, so when I see it, I'll remember that those are for God to deal with, not me.  Doing the Truth Challenge in our Bible study has been helping me though, as well.  Realizing God is in control (yeah... I already knew that but needed a reminder) helps to give things over to Him a bit easier.  Too bad I'm a bit of a control freak.  Should put that in the jar too!

Week 20 - Schedule prayer time
I am way behind as I am kinda doing this challenge this week instead.  I already spend time in prayer a couple of times a day, but not in the type of prayer I really need.  No more prayer wish lists!  I actually prayed about that the other day (go figure).  I want to really set time for this before supper each day... which will also correspond with week 21...

Week 21 - Leave work at work
This challenge is to take 15 minutes after work to change, deep breathe, stretch and pray, in an effort to destress from work and make your home a place of peace.  I will be doing this before supper as it is the time shortly before my husband arrives home.  I WILL do this... I will, I will!  For years now I've been making it my priority to make sure the house is tidy and the kids are happy with the ready meal for when my husband arrives in the door.  Lately that hasn't been happening like I want it to.  Feeding schedule has been disrupting things a bit.  That's ok, though.  We'll make this work.

Week 22 - Know Your Love Language (this week)
I think I'll be asking my husband to have time with me as we read that book again... yes, we have it.  I already know that his love language is Words of Affirmation, and mine is Quality Time... so I want to try to get myself to use more affirming words for my spouse, and do things in the home so when he is here, we CAN have some quality time.  Easier said than done.  No joke.

Well, that is the whole kit and kaboodle!  We'll see if I can do the last three weeks in one... hahaha.  Multitasking again... naughty naughty!