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Thursday, July 30, 2026

LEARNING TO LET GO~Self-Care & Personal Growth; Castle Rock-WA

Some days you just gotta let it go.

Today's tug-o-war was the kitchen garbage & cases of water.

We were planning to drive into Longview, to grab a couple cases of bottled water, then over the bridge to collect the mail; the water is needed, the  mail needs to be collected, and the drive would be welcomed.

Preparing to leave the house, I said,  "I'll bag up the garbage, put the bag on my side of the truck bed, & jump out to dump it in a bin as we leave the Park." Holland said, "Put it on my side. I'll do it." I know that getting in and out of the truck puts strain on his knees - even with the running boards on the sides, Betsy's cab floor is 4-1/2 feet off the ground; the top of the truck bed siding is eye level with me & I'm 5'2". The injection he got in his left knee last Friday, hasn't had time to work it's magic yet. I said, "I don't mind doing it; I've walked trash out before." He stressed, "I will do it - dealing with household garbage is a man's job."

I've been married to the man long enough now, to understand when he's digging his heels in and making a stand.

God help me with the machismo vein 🤦🏻‍♀️; it's true that I am Queen of his heart & home - but, I am not used to this "me = man, you = woman" princess treatment … I'm not a piece of fluff female ~ I've been taking the kitchen garbage bags to the outside trash can, for decades … and never knew it was a gender assignment 🙄

When we parked at the store and bought the cases of water, I said, "I will load them - I used to do it all the time. I know how to do it without hurting myself … I want the Upperbody workout 💪 I insist 😘" A plastic sealed case (16.8 kg) of 35 ct. bottles of Crystal Geyser water (16.9 fl oz each) weighs approximately 37 pounds. I lifted each case (5 of them), once from store aisle to cart … from cart to Betsy's back seat area …

My Upper Body Workout, this morning.

… and again, from Independence's floor, to their place in-house: this was no light upper body workout. But, I wanted the strength it was building. Holland lifted 💪 each case, from Betsy's back seat area, to Independence's floor (he insisted; when we parked, at home). Some days you just gotta let it go.

Teamwork ✌🏻 Things go smoother with team work 💞

And I capped that heavy lifting off, with a quick no‑equipment, high‑intensity, upper‑body Darebee Arms Workout, when we got back home. This arms workout appears to look simple, but you will feel it after a couple reps; and you will like  the results you see of well toned arms, you won't be ashamed to show off 👍 wearing sleeveless tops 😊

Gym Visual Bodyweight Glute Step-up~In & out of Betsy x6
rm Extension Squats~Lifted & shifted 5 cases of water @ 37 pounds EA x3
Gym Visual Bodyweight Standing Abs Twist~Lifted & shifted 5 cases of water @ 37 pounds EA x3
Darebee Upper-Body Arms Workout~Do sets as instructed x3
Muscles Worked
Arm Circles - keep arms at shoulder height.
Gym Visual Arms Crossover Scissors

Later on, scrolling through Blogs to see what interesting posts had been posted this week - I saw that Barb had featured my hair pin design on her Blog. I like it when people like my designs:

My MOD Peacock Hair Clip Design pattern, was featured on my friend Barb's, Blog Hop Linkup @ French Ethereal: 
(https://frenchethereal.net/2026/07/30/share-your-style-507/)

And around sunset, I heading upstairs to read a few chapters of my newest Clive Cussler read. I'm making a dent in those novels David gave me a year ago - I'm hoping to get them all back to him before we leave WA State, again:

This Fargo adventures has the treasure hunter couple, Sam and Remi Fargo, where an underwater discovery pulls them into a risky adventure - from the deep waters off the Guadalcanal shoreline to Japan: where legendary whispers of a vanished empire, cannibal giants, & a series of misfortunes appear to be tied to objects, families, and places that  refuse to fade into the Past.

Sounds like an interesting story …
Guadalcanal location.

Sunday, March 15, 2026

SERENITY SUNDAY~Gen Jones/Self-Care 2026; Castle Rock-WA


Today is Sunday, the Day of the week the Redmills gather; Holland went to Kelso this morning, with my blessing - he wanted to go … and I wanted to clean the house & wash a couple loads of laundry.

The arrangement worked well for both of us.

There is something deeply comforting about no longer feeling the need to follow every expectation, and simply building a life that feels honest, gentle, and right for you.

He collected the mail.

He got to catch up on all the trauma drama gossip.

I got a couple hours of serenity: a clean & refreshed home to relax in … and I got to listen to my messianic music while putting my house in order. I work better with music filling my space - music kinds sets the pace for everything to flow; and that makes housework easier. MPO

I think the older I get, the more I appreciate that happiness does not always look like what others assume it should. A quiet life, a peaceful home, simple routines, and the freedom to choose what truly fits your own heart can be a beautiful kind of richness.

While Holland was gone, I got a full-body workout doing housework:

Full Body Workout Muscles

You can strengthen your muscles in many ways; housework, for example, works all the major muscle groups of your body, including legs, hips, back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms.

Just doing simple household chores or tasks can double up as calorie busting moves and in this way, help you lose weight. Housework involves a variety of movements, such as walking, bending, reaching, and lifting, which engage multiple muscle groups and elevate heart rate. While housework may not be as intense as traditional exercise, it can still contribute to overall physical activity levels. If you’re using house cleaning, or crafting, as a way to increase movement and physical activity, do 20 to 30 minutes each day. To ensure a thorough exercise, it is recommended to alternate hand usage while cleaning room-by-room, creating “muscular balance” so that a person’s dominant side doesn’t become overworked.

I've calculated calories burned on tasks according to my tiny home square footage …

Our 400 sq. ft. Home Floorplan, is roughly the same size as a small studio apartment.

Climbing Stairs for 30 minutes intermediately burns approximately 171.46 calories. Stripping and remaking beds for 30 minutes torches 187 calories. Laundry will be 50-100 calories per hour, which includes actions like loading and unloading the washer and dryer, putting away clothes, and transporting loads around the house. Sweeping floors for 30 minutes could burn around 100 to 150 calories. Mopping for 30 minutes can burn 50–100 calories, but will increase or decrease depending on time and square footage of the house. Scrubbing Bathroom Shower Stalls for 30 minutes can burn 90-150 calories; Scrubbing a Toilet Bowl for 30 minutes can burn approximately 180 calories. Cleaning a Sink for 10 minutes of moderate scrubbing, burns approximately 44 calories. Vacuuming for 30 minutes will burn roughly 100-200 calories. Depending on the time and square footage of the home, this can obviously increase or decrease. Rearranging Living Area Stuff, for 30 minutes can burn 245 calories. Dusting for 30 minutes can burn anywhere from about 57 to 80 calories, depending on intensity & Dusting High Fixtures for 30 minutes can burn about 180 calories, depending on intensity. Climbing a med-size Ladder for 15 minutes intermediately can burn approximately 171.46 calories. Knitting or Crocheting, both independently, can burn approximately 100-150 calories per hour.

I did the best I could - as high on the ladder, as I could; Kitchen Island bubble glass light fixture.
Oh! The dust that was whisked off these blades was ridiculous!

And, I learned something new … I had to look it up, but it explains a lot: 

{{11 Unique Traits Of ‘Generation Jones’ That Make People Born Between 1954 And 1965 Completely Different From Boomers & Gen X   

~Nia Tipton/Written on Aug 03, 2025

https://www.yourtango.com/self/unique-traits-generation-jones-make-people-born-between-1954-1965-different

It's not unusual for some people to feel that their characteristics don't quite match up with others in their generation. Still, if you're someone who truly can't seem to relate to either boomers or Gen X, despite being born close to both, it could mean you're part of the generation that's somewhere in the middle. Generation Jones, born between 1954 and 1965, is a group that sometimes finds itself lumped in with boomers simply because of the year they were born. However, their actual experiences and the moments that affected them aren't the same for both boomers and Gen Xers.

Generation Jones was part of some serious cultural and historical moments, from witnessing the Vietnam War to the deaths of prominent figures like Malcolm X and John F. Kennedy, Jr. They heard promises of progress and change while growing up, leaving many of them feeling as if they were "jonesing" for something that never came to them. Their name has several connotations, including the feeling of yearning and craving for what they were never given. It's why Generation Jones wasn't as cynical as Gen Xers or as idealistic as boomers. They were something different, more practical and resilient, but unfortunately, they tend to go unrecognized. They have their own distinct identity that allows them to stand apart from those that came before and after them.

Here are 11 unique traits of 'Generation Jones' that make people born between 1954 and 1965 completely different from boomers and Gen X

1. They were disillusioned by boomers' idealism

For people in Generation Jones, growing up meant having to sit back while the spotlight shined on older baby boomers. It was their older siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles who were front and center for many of the cultural moments that were happening in the late 50s and early to mid-60s. From civil rights marches and anti-war activism, to the general idealism older baby boomers felt for the change that was coming.

"Growing up in the forward-looking postwar years, boomers were cast as a kind of chosen people, expected to accomplish great things in life. I think we did just that. The Greatest Generation may have survived the Great Depression and won World War II, but we led a countercultural revolution grounded in the noble ideals of peace and justice," explained American cultural historian Lawrence R. Samuel.

Individuals in Generation Jones missed out on a lot of those moments because they were young. So, when it was there time to join the fight, the mood had shifted immensely. They might've inherited the fight for revolution, but the possibility to actually enjoy it was grim. They grew skeptical and believed that this "better future" was not on the horizon. It left many of them feeling like the rug had been pulled out from underneath their feet before they even had a chance to stand. 

2. They were coming of age when divorce was most common

An estimated 50% of all married couples in the United States are predicted to separate or divorce at some point, while around 41% of first marriages end in divorce. However, for Generation Jones, they grew up in a time when divorce had first become common versus now, where divorce is now seen as both unfortunate but a lot less taboo. Because divorce rates began to rise in this country during the adolescent years of Gen Jones, a lot of them witnessed their parents separating at a time when the traditional idea of a family was still something many coveted after.

The timing means that individuals in Generation Jones were maybe singled out and looked at as the ones with divorced parents. That experience had to have been nothing but confusing and alienating for them, and meant a lot of upheaval and change, as divorce tends to do for kids. It means they grew up having to be tough and often emotionally guarded. They were figuring things out on their own and becoming aware of the real-life struggles that their parents were also experiencing.

3. They helped normalize going to therapy

While Generation Jones wasn't raised during a time when conversations around mental health were as embraced as they are now, they did help shape the narrative around therapy a bit. While they didn't popularize going to therapy and being taught the various tools and resources that can help people when they may be struggling, they definitely helped pave the way for the generations today.

According to the American Psychological Association, a majority of psychologists reported seeing more patients seek help for disorders related to anxiety, depression, or stress between 2020 and 2022.

Younger generations, including millennials and Gen Z, have sought help and rid therapy of the stigma that it's only for "crazy people" and doesn't actually help with anything. Generation Jones eventually became the parents of millennials and Gen Zers, teaching them that the emotional struggles they experienced didn't have to be diminished or ignored. They encouraged them to seek mental health support and also modeled healthy expression of communication within their families. 

4. They were sometimes the first to go to college in their families

Nowadays, college is no longer viewed as a necessary step for a young adult to achieve a successful future. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2024, 62.8% of Americans who graduated from high school that year were enrolled in colleges or universities, which was a significant decrease from 2019.

While college may not be something that young people are enthused about, for those born in Generation Jones, it meant a lot more, considering many of them were the first in their families to attend. Unlike older boomers and Gen Xers, higher education was a normal part of their upbringing. It meant that attending college came with both a sense of pride and even pressure attached to it.

For Generation Jones, college was about being set up to have a future that was built on the sacrifice of those who came before them. They were able to step into rooms that didn't seem possible to them, and allowed them to really gain their independence.

5. They knew what it meant to be bored

Before there was all of this entertainment, those born in Generation Jones actually knew the art of being bored and still. Compared to older boomers who had access to live entertainment, such as Woodstock, or younger Gen Xers who were introduced to MTV, Gen Jones had only a handful of TV channels and was not familiar with digital forms of entertainment.

"Boredom can also be your way of telling yourself that you’re not spending your time as well as you could, that you should rather be doing something else, something more enjoyable or more useful, or more important and fulfilling," explained psychiatrist Neel Burton. "And so boredom can be a stimulus for change, leading you to better ideas, higher ambitions, and greater opportunities."

It meant that they actually had to take the time to be creative and find things to keep them busy. But, they also weren't opposed to just being bored. They were able to develop a real sense of patience and stillness because they weren't used to instant gratification. They were actually able to appreciate time in the moment, because they weren't being raised with constant stimulation.

6. They learned how to hustle

For Generation Jones, hustling was all about how to get ahead and simply survive. Many of them came up during a time when the economy was incredibly unstable, meaning that jobs weren't guaranteed, and they were taught to work hard and keep their head down. There wasn't room to complain, and because of that, Gen Jones learned early that if you really wanted something, it meant you had to work for it.

Neuropsychologist Theo Tsaousides explained that hard work is always a personal endeavor, driven by a person's values. "It needs to reflect your own thoughts, your own feelings, your own circumstances. When you try coming up with your own, you may discover that you have more than one definition. Each time you tell yourself I work hard or I need to work harder you may mean something different."

Compared to boomers and Gen Xers, Gen Jones were told that there was opportunity in front of them, but they just had to fight hard enough to find it. It meant working multiple jobs and side gigs that were exhausting and often underpaid. They respect hard work, though, because it's what has enabled them to get to where they are.

7. Hyper-aware of generational comparisons

Generation Jones is incredibly aware of the comparisons that they get to the two generations they're sandwiched between. From the start, they were expected to live up to the reputation and legacy of older boomers, who were marching for the things that were important to them and always optimistic, along with Gen Xers, who were both independent and incredibly edgy.

However, the reality for Gen Jones was far from the circumstances available to boomers and Gen X. As a result, they felt as though they didn't truly belong anywhere. They were always aware of how they were being perceived, and how they weren't. The constant comparisons meant that they became hyper-aware of their own identities and the things that set them apart from those before and after them.

8. They have the 'trust no one' mentality

Generation Jones grew up in the face of many public betrayals that shattered the perception the public had of certain institutions. From politics to big corporations, those in Gen Jones were brought up with a "trust no one" mentality because of things like Watergate, the issues with war, and all of the chaos and distrust that the American people felt for those who were supposed to have their well-being in mind.

They learned early on that people in power aren't always telling the truth or working for the betterment of those who elected them. The result meant that they were constantly questioning and double-checking to ensure that things were actually turning out the way they were supposed to. They, of course, don't expect perfection, but they expect things to be done with improving conditions and creating a better world.

9. They have a quiet toughness to them

Generation Jones truly learned how to move through the world. Their tough nature stems from being raised during a time when they had to fight for their emotions and were always expected to keep going, even when they lacked the energy. That kind of environment gave them the grit they needed to succeed, even when life was incredibly hard and stacked against them.

Gen Jones wasn't afraid of a challenge, and they never expected their lives to be easy. They just had the mentality of moving forward and not looking back. It means that they're quite calm in a crisis and truly know how to handle any conflict because of how long they've spent picking themselves up.

10. They're masters at talking in-person

Before there were all of these ways of communicating, Generation Jones was the one that knew how to connect with people in person. They grew up during a time when social interactions happened face-to-face or even over the phone. They learned how to read other people's body language, facial expressions, and even the shift of others' voices during conversations.

It means that they were able to really practice and excel in their listening skills, and just being observers. They were able to charm a room because of how much they valued genuine conversations and connections.

11. They find themselves caught between nostalgia and stress

For those in Generation Jones, they carry a nostalgia for how things used to be. Their childhoods were filled with things that brought them comfort, from listening to vinyl records, sending handwritten notes to their friends and family, and actually playing on the streets of their neighborhoods until the street lights came on. Whenever they stop to think about those moments from being a child, it reminds them of a simpler time where life just felt comfortable and even easy.

But as adults, that nostalgia has given way to just stress. They ended up trying to navigate a world where it felt like all of the odds were stacked against them. Similar to how tough they are, Gen Jones was forced to live with the anxiety of what comes next. The balancing act of remembering how things were and trying to navigate their lives in the present can seem quite exhausting, yet it also defines their everyday lives.}}

Today was an eventful & informative day.

 It was also a Day of peaceful serenity.

What Elohim has promised is already prepared - but it requires obedience and trust. To possess what He has for us, we must follow His pre-arranged plan. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Monday, June 16, 2025

CREATING MY OWN SAFE PLACE~Self Care; Ocean Park-WA


Holland hates this silence, but he is still insisting on pushing his personal ego-driven agenda 🤠 And I am still engaging in self-care - which includes silence 🦋 I am not going to  get sucked into any more fights 🐝 Saturday's asthma attack was a direct fallout from that Day's fighting - and he still does not "get it" 😕

Last night, he said, "You've changed." I said, "I haven't changed. You just never knew me, and you aren't interested in knowing me." He wanted a fight, so he went for a weak argument he thought would give me a sting, "You have a complete melt-down if I talk to a stranger - and I can't even invite people over. You just hate everyone!" And I repeated what I've been having to repeat for 2 years straight: "Well,  that's your opinion based on assumptions and falsehoods. I don't "hate" anyone, and I'm sick and tired of hearing about the freaky geek in the desert who practiced the santeria religion; you were all for hanging out with him, and literally dragging him over into our space for morning coffee … after I specifically asked you not to do either. You are not a single man anymore Holland; you have a wife now - and wives also have rights as to who encroaches on personal spaces, like the home, which you told me, right off the bat in this marriage is my domain: you specified that your domain is the truck and the outdoor area - mine, is the home space. You also know ... or you should know … if you had ever listened to anything I say, that I am particular when dealing with spirits: I do not surround myself with demonic spirits, like those that dwell around demonic religions. The santeria religion is a demonic voodoo religion, and I do not want it - or it's practitioner - around me, or in my personal space. That is my right; as well as a Christian wisdom, which leads smack dab into your claims to be a Christian, which you are not, or we would not be having these continual arguments that are always rooted in your sanctimonious and whacky religious beliefs. I haven't changed, Holland; you just have never paid attention to me; you focused on the physical and not the whole me. You don't know me, Holland - you have preconceived ideas about who you think I am; and those preconceived ideas are wrong. When we first met, I was just getting comfortable getting out and about following Bob's physical death. I was breaking loose from the heavy grieving cycle. It's true that I was mingling and socializing … but not comfortably. I was forcing myself to get comfortable in crowds. I was forcing myself to socialize. I may have seemed outgoing and personable, but in reality I’m pretty shy, and standoffish until I feel comfortable around people. I put myself out there when I have to; but I’m generally uncomfortable around people, and I actually suffer a lot of nervous anxiety going places and meeting strangers because I notice everything in my immediate surroundings. I pick up vibes other people wouldn't pick up on. I hear tones most people miss. I am in survival mode all the time, and I am aware of everything - I feel muted vibration crowds give off. What people see as confidence in me, is really false bravado born out of necessity: it gets me through the moment – but anyone paying attention, would notice that I am uncomfortably of my depth, and fighting uneasiness while engaging in activities. And I usually bolt after 20 or 30 minutes of uncomfortable interaction; I hang out longer if I feel comfortable - like I did with Jake & Crystal - who, you insist now, I have nothing more to do with; I was married for 44 years to the same man; I have life-long friends - I don't spend every minute of every day with them, and sometimes we go weeks, months, or even years without physical connection, but we are always in contact in one way, or another … and I meet strangers I strike up conversations with, and we enjoy time spent together - you would know that, if you would stick around longer than the 5 minute introduction, instead of slinking off to sit in the x4 and text with cal on the sly: clearly, I don't "hate everyone!" - I just do not want to be forced into uncomfortable situations with people whose lifestyles I will never accept, and I'm really sick of your bully tactics to get me to do that. As for people in our home … the same thing applies: if they are engaged in shady religions, or have poisonous thoughts towards me - like your awful friend cal does; then no, I do not want them in our home. And you shouldn't either; that you continue to insist that little weasel faced shark be allowed in our private domain simply because you feel the need to flex your husband muscle, tells me clearly that you do not consider Independence our home - but rather a battlefield you intend to win. You will not win this battle, but you will lose any happiness still lingering in this marriage that started out with happy thoughts until your unruly ego turned it toxic. You keep carping on your rights; well, I have rights too, and the ones I am staking my war lance on, is that I do not want to hear any more about Kelso, Woodland, or the man in the desert. If you want to invite people into our home … invite worthy people - people good for both of us; people who will bring good spirits with them so that our home environment rings with laughter and good vibrations. That you do not know any people that fit that description, is not my fault, and it should certainly not be something you feel proud of - or feel the need to talk about 24/7/365. It's annoying. Where this weird marriage goes into the future, is your choice: you can keep fighting me on issues I am never going to budge on, or you can grow up and let it all go to grow into the man you are meant to be. Your choice. But I am done fighting with you about idiotic religions and unpleasant people. I want a quiet life. I want to enjoy an easy day unfolding. I want peace in  my life, and I'm going to have it. With, or without, you in it. I know how to live a life alone - my entire childhood was spent apart from parents & siblings; I lived solo lobo after Bob's spirit left his body; or with others - specifically my children's rejection for 4 decades, in my immediate surroundings. I know how to quietly live alone while sharing a roof over my head. A 44 year marriage to 1 man also honed a confidence in me to believe that I am a worthy person who know how to give an abundance of love to a man who truly loves, honors, and cherishes the Life we are building together. You can either continue to belittle me, and tear this marriage down to prove egotistical points seeped in faulty rights … or you start treating me like a person you deem valuable - that you can jointly get on board with in the present, to help build a strong and healthy marriage where we take care of each other, for each other to move into a future. The choice is yours."

This entire 29 month marriage has been hard; I've never experienced anything like it before - my 1st husband Bob, had brain trauma damage, too, but he did not have explosive outbursts. I never know from 1 hour to the next what mood my current husband Holland, is going to exhibit. One minute he wants me to go visit his family with him … the next he's yelling at me that he doesn't want me to have anything to do with his family: one minute he's reaching across the console to hold my hand & the next minute he's yelling he wants a divorce because "You're impossible! We don't get along: you hate everyone!" If we have a great day one day … he will turn the next day into a chaotic drama. It's like he deliberately sabotages any chance of this marriage surviving. It's a crazy train ride every day.

I can't believe I'm living a life that eerily mimics 😳 my mother's - & my sister Ramona's; the only difference between those marriages and mine, is that Holland does not physically abuse me. And he never will. But the verbal abuse can get pretty intense 🤬😭

ALL my life, I have STUDIOUSLY AVOIDED domineering men. I always steered clear of neanderthal's. WHY - at this stage of my Life -  Elohim paired me with a man who needs to dominate, I can't comprehend 🙄😕😟🤦🏻‍♀️; he needs to control everything and everyone. I do NOT like to be under a man's thumb … and I will NEVER be controlled by a man. I will gladly walk alongside a full-grown man who understands that I am a capable and worthy partner; BUT I will NEVER choke on the dust of a chest-thumping/brow-beating, shouting neanderthal 😤

If a man does not allow for disagreement, individual thought, or opinions; and flat out tells you that you stress him out because you are not wanting to “fall in line” with his demands to be in solidarity with any activity you find objectionable and destructive … they are shallow people; wanting their own way, and wanting to mold you into their version of acceptability. They will never be satisfied – and there will never be enough that can be done to make you acceptable in their eyes. So, the best way to live with a man like this is to sic Elohim on him - and burn calories on working on YOU for a happier and serene you 😇🕊️

Holland has trust issues; some of them revolve around women. He has a very poor outlook on women, in general - this makes things very hard for me … I am a woman.
Holland also has trust issues concerning men - specifically the male relatives on the redmill branch. He has a LOT of familial mess, to work through.

Meanwhile, while my giant, bear of a man, sleeps upstairs 🛌, I'm downstairs in the spare room; working on self-care for myself. I did in-house exercises this morning 🏋️‍♀️ I'm being wise in my determination - I realize that I am a 68 year old senior woman, even though I do not mentally, or physically feel "elderly" … I am being mindfully careful in how I work my body. I had a pretty bad asthma episode the other day after a stressful argument with Holland, and I don't have much energy to get out for an outdoor walk, yet: hopefully by Wednesday I will be able to take the walk I've been itching to try … the opposite end of Bay Avenue, down towards the Bay - the walk goes downhill, and I will need the recharge energy to get back uphill. It's a slight hill, but will require more energy that I have right now 😉

5-lb. solid Dumbbells
Pulled into use today; my 10-lb. Kettle Ball solid weight.
Stepper

I am also fasting Mondays through Wednesdays, every week until I am satisfied with where my weight is: I have clothes in my closet I want to wear again, before I am too old to wear them - that is this year's Goal. I like those items, and I am not ready to replace them yet.

If I stick to this routine of exercise & 3 day a week fast, I should be where I want to be, in the clothes I want to be wearing; in about 15 to 20 weeks. That is the hopeful Plan, anyway 🤞

Today's 'meal' … halved with water, between 2 bottles; this will take me through the Day.

Intermittent Fasting for Women Over 50: What You Need to Know: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/what-to-know-about-intermittent-fasting-for-women-after-50

And of course, I am also seeking spiritual guidance and Elohim's Will for my Life ✝️ 📖🙏, & the healing power of Yeshua's love as the fasting progresses.

I am working on once again, creating my own safe place.

Yeshua, my ultimate Husband loves me, He sees me, He knows what I’m going through: He comforts me.