HU ASHER~Holy Week 2026 #6; Castle Rock-WA

Praises Of Israel - Hu Asher~'He Who Did Not Spare':  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp1JJpAipBU)

Matthew 27:1-50: In the morning, all the chief pries & elders of the people schemed ways to put Yeshua to death: and led  Him away, bound, to Pontius Pilate the governor.

Then Judas, who had betrayed Him, saw that he was condemned & regretted what he had done - and went to return the thirty pieces of silver back to the chief priests & elders, saying, "I have sinned in what I have done in betraying innocent blood." But the chief priests & scribes rejected the silver pieces, saying, "We do not want the money, or your confession. Go away." Overcome by deep remorse, Judas threw the pieces of silver on the floor of the temple, and went out to hang himself. Then the chief priests took the scattered coins, and said, "It is not lawful to add them to the treasury money, because it is the blood money." So, they agreed together that the tainted money would be taken to the potter's field, to bury strangers in. And that is why - even today, that field is called The Field of Blood. And the ancient prophecy of Jeremiah was fulfilled, in which it was said, "And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of Him that the children of Israel valued; and gave it for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed." (Jeremiah 32:6-10 & Zechariah 11:12-13)

Then Yeshua stood before the governor: and the governor asked Him, saying, "Are you the King if the Jews?" And Yeshua answered, "You say it." When He was accused by the chief priests & elders, he said nothing. Then Pilate asked Him, "Do You not hear what is being said about You?" And seeing that Yeshua stayed silent; the governor was greatly surprised.

It was the season of the Passover festivities, and the governor was required to release a Jewish prisoner back to the Jewish people: there was a rebel folk hero in custody, named Barabbas. So, to the crowds gathered, Pilate asked them: "Who do you want that I should release to you?  Yesua Barabbas … or Yeshua, which is called Messiah?" Pilate asked this direct question, because he knew that Yeshua had been spitefully handed into his custody. When Pilate was sat down on the governor's judgement seat, his wife sent him a note saying: [have nothing to do with that innocent man - for I have had many troubling dreams concerning Him]. But the chief priests & the elders pressed the gathering crowds to shout loudly for the release of Yehuda Barabbas … and to deny life for Yeshua, which is called Messiah. Then the governor rose and asked again who they would release: and they called out for Yesua Barabbas. Then Pilate asked what he should do with Yeshua, which is called Messiah: and they cried out loudly, "Let him be crucified!" Pilate asked the crowd why, for he knew Yeshua to be innocent of evil. But the crowd, being pressed by the religious leaders, raised their voices louder in shouts for His death. When Pilate saw that he could not change their minds - and that threat of a riot, was brewing, he washed his hands in water before the great crowds of people, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood; his blood is on your heads." And the people answered, "So be it: His blood be on us, & on our children." Then was Yesua Barabbas released. And Yeshua was taken onto the public square to be cruelly lashed with a multi-headed leather whip, which had metal balls, and bones, for tips. Then he was untied from the whipping post and prepared to be crucified.

The soldiers of the governor took Yeshua into the common hall, and were joined by the whole band of soldiers, by which He was stripped & draped with a scarlet robe. Then they braided a crown of thorns, and placed it on his head, and put a reed in His right hand … and bowed before Him, in mocking tribute, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they spit on Him, and grabbing the reed form His hand, beat him about the head. After they had finished with the mocking, the ripped the robe from his body & dressed Him again in His own clothing - and led Him away to be crucified.

As they were passing by, they saw a man of Cyrene, Simon by Name (from Cyrene, in North Africa, who was in Jerusalem for the Passover festivities) and forced him to carry Yeshua's cross. And when they had come to the place called Golgotha, that is say, a place of a skull - they gave to Yeshua a strong wine and bitter herbal mixture, intended to dull the pain of crucifixion: but He would not drink of it. They then hung Him on a cross & placed over his head, affixed to the cross, his accusation written: THIS IS YESHUA THE KING OF THE JEWS; and spread His garments, casting lots - that the ancient prophecy be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophetic Psalm 22, saying, "They parted My garments among them, and upon my clothing did they cast lots" (an ancient practice used to discern a chancy decision). And sitting down, they watched Him, there. There were also two thieves hanging on crosses - 1 on each side of Him.

And crowds of people passed by, mocking Him saying, "You that claimed to destroy the Temple and build it up again in 3 Days, save yourself. If You be the Son of God, come down from the cross." Likewise also did the chief priests - mocking Him with the scribes & elders, say, "He can save others; but Himself He cannot save. If He be the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. He trusted in Elohim - let Elohim save him now: for he has said, 'I am the Son of God'". {{And 1 of thieves hanging on a cross beside him, said, "If you be the Messiah, save yourself & us" … but the other, rebuked the first, saying, "Do you not fear God? We are guilty of our crime; but this man has done nothing wrong." And turning towards Yeshua said, to Him, "Lord, remember me when You enter Your kingdom." Yeshua turning, said to him that spoke, "Be certain that today, you will be with Me, where I return to."~Luke 24:40-43}} Now from the sixth hour (the sixth hour refers to noon in the Jewish timekeeping system) there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour (refers to 3 PM the Jewish timekeeping system; also a time of prayer and sacrifice, as seen in Acts 3:1-10). 

And about the ninth hour, Yeshua cried out in a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabach-thani?" which is to say, 'My God, My God, I not feel Your presence? (Yeshua, had at that point, became the sacrificial lamb taking on all the sins of the world: and the Father's presence cannot dwell where sin is).

Michael Card - 'Death Of A Son'; Psalm 22/69: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InP1scsyxYI&list=RDInP1scsyxYI&start_radio=1)

Some of those that stood there, when they heard that, said, "This man calls for Elias" (a prophet of old, named Elijah = who, in Jewish tradition, is expected to return as the forerunner of the Messiah). And quickly, one of them ran to fill a spiked sponge with the pain dimming vinegar mixture - to give Him to drink. But he was halted, and told, "Let be, let us see if Elias will come to save him." Then did Yeshua cry out with a loud voice again, as the life giving spirit left his body.

* March 29, 2026 - HOSHIANA~Palm Sunday 2026; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/hoshianapalm-sunday-2026-castle-rock-wa.html 

** March 30, 2026 - IMMANUEL~Holy Week 2026 #2; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/immanuelholy-week-2026-2-castle-rock-wa.html

*** March 31, 2026 - GADOL ELOHAI~Holy Week 2026 #3; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/gadol-elohaiholy-week-2026-3-castle.html

**** April 1, 2026 - TUVO SHEL ELOHIM~Holy Week 2026 #4; Castle Rock-WA:  https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/04/tuvo-shel-elohimholy-week-2026-4-castle.html

***** April 2, 2026 - HINEH LO YANUM~Holy Week 2026 #5; Castle Rock-WA https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/04/hineh-lo-yanumholy-week-2026-5-castle.html

SPRING BUCKET LIST~Self-Care 2026; Castle Rock-WA

A fresh start is here … and a new chapter has opened up, with blank pages to fill ✍️: how do I want this month to go? What do I want to accomplish? What do I want to give? What do I want to be? 🤔

The possibilities are endless 🧐, and totally attainable 👌😊

Today is Day #5 of Holy Week ✝️📖 …

HINEH LO YANUM~Holy Week 2026 #5; Castle Rock-WA:  (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/04/hineh-lo-yanumholy-week-2026-5-castle.html)

… which also dovetails with Passover 📖🕎, that started today.

Passover begins today & ends April 9th.

Passover, or Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday celebrated by millions around the world, begins this week. The holiday always falls during the month of Nisan on the Hebrew calendar, which is typically March or April  🕎📅 Passover is an eight-day Jewish holiday that celebrates the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt in 1313 BCE

For Messianic Jews and Messianic Believers, Passover (Pesach) is both a remembrance of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and a foreshadowing of the ultimate redemption through Yeshua Ha'Mashiach (Jesus Christ). The observance keeps many traditional elements … but is interpreted through the lens of Messiah’s salvation history & purpose.

Because my husband is not in agreement with me in salvation - in any sense of the meaning; and I do not have any preparations 🍷🍞 prepared, due to his total dislike and disregard to anything "Jewish" happening in our home - I find myself alone now, without him & without festival preparations. Maybe next year, things will be different, and I can do what I would normally be doing at this time of the year.

Right now, today, I am just putting one foot in front of the other 🙏🤞 and hoping for a good outcome 🤞 forward,

My workout today involved dumbbells.

The Darebee Trim & Tone Arms workout is a bodyweight routine focusing on working the arms and shoulder muscles 💪, with no rest between exercises. While this workout can be effective for building upper-body strength and definition, its safety for a 69-year-old woman depends on her current fitness level, health status, and ability to perform the moves without strain. Cardiovascular health: The “no rest” format means continuous exertion, which may be taxing if heart or lung function is not well maintained. Strength and mobility: Women over 60 often experience age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) and reduced joint flexibility - high-intensity, no-rest routines can be challenging if mobility or strength is limited. Balance and fall risk: Arm-heavy movements can shift center of gravity; if balance is poor, there’s a higher risk of injury. If you have recent injuries, arthritis, heart disease, or balance issues, consult a healthcare provider or physical therapist before starting. If you feel dizziness, chest tightness, or excessive fatigue during the workout, stop immediately.

Muscles Worked

Do Set reps ct. = x3

And I am working on some get-out-of-the-house things to do 📝⛽️🚘🎯, as soon as the rain lets up 🌞; I may not want to be here, in WA, but at least I am familiar with the regions & the roads to get me anywhere I want to be:

HINEH LO YANUM~Holy Week 2026 #5; Castle Rock-WA

Mark 14: The chief priests and the scribes schemed how they might take hold of Yeshua & put Him to death: this was during the time of the Jewish feast of Passover. But they said, "Not on the feast day - we do not want a riot on our hands."

Yeshua, was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, sitting at the supper table when a woman walked into the room with an alabaster box of ointment of perfume very precious; and she broke the box & poured it in His head. And there were some that were angered, asking, "Why was this perfume wasted? It could have been sold for more than $300 & given to the poor?" And they murmured against her. But Yeshua said, "Let her alone; why are you troubling her? She is doing a good work on Me. You will have the poor with you always, and can always do good to them: but you will not always have Me, here. She has done what she could: she has come now to anoint My body for the burying. Hear this now - whenever this happening is told throughout the whole world, this that she has done will be spoken of as a memory of her.

And Judas Iscariot, 1 of the 12, went to the chief priests, to betray Yeshua. And when they heard it, they were glad, & promised to give him money. Then Judas thought hard on ways he might conveniently betray Him.

On the first Day of unleavened bread - when the Passover lamb had been slaughtered, the disciples asked Yeshua where they would go to prepare the meat and sit at supper. He sent 2 of His disciples to go into the city, saying, "Go. And when you meet a man carrying a pitcher of water - follow him. Wherever  he passes through the gate, say to the owner there, 'The Master asks where is the guestchamber, where I shall eat the Passover with My disciples?' He will then show you a large upper room furnished and prepared: there, make ready for us to arrive."

The disciples did as He told them to do; and in the evening Yeshua arrived with the 12. As they were sat down to sup, Yeshua said, "There is 1 who eats with Me that shall betray Me. And the disciples were troubled, several asking, "Is it I?" But Yeshua said, "It is 1 of the 12, that dips with Me into the dish. The Son of man will leave this world as ordained by The Father - but woe to that man, who will betray Him! It would have been better for that man that he had never been born."

As they ate, Yeshua took bread, and blessed & tore it, and gave to them, saying, "Take & eat: this represents My body." Then, He lifted the cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them: and they all drank from it. And he said to them, "This represents My blood which will be shed for many, and the establishment of the New Covenant. Hear Me now - I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that Day that I drink it new in the Kingdom of Elohim."

When they had finished supper & had sung a hymn, they all went out to the Mount of Olives. And Yeshua said to them, "Tonight, all of you will be troubled: for it is written, 'I will strike the Shepherd, & the Flock will be scattered'; but, after I have risen, I will go before you into Galilee. "But Peter said to Him, "Though some will be troubled - I will not be." And Yeshua  said to him, "Truly I tell you Peter, that even in this night, before the morning rooster crows 3 times, you will deny me 2 times." But Peter spoke more passionately, "If I should die with You, I will not deny you!" Likewise, said they all.

When they then arrived at the place, which was named Gethsemane: He said to them, "Sit you here, while I pray." And He took with Him, Peter, James, & John; and said to them, "My soul is painfully sorrowful: wait here, & watch." Then He walked forward a small distance, and fell to the ground under the weight of His sorrowing - and prayed that, if it were possible, this hour might mercifully be lifted from Him. He prayed, "Father, all things are possible for You; I ask that You lift this hour from Me … but, Your Will be done, not Mine."

Yeshua's Garden submission.

Selah Moment - 'Hine Lo Yanum'~Behold, He Who Keeps Israel, Lyrics:  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBM6V9J4RsM)

Then He went back to where He had left the 3, and finding them sleeping, said to Peter, "Simon, why are you sleeping? Could you not stand watch even 1 hour? Watch! And pray that you not be tempted: the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak."

And again Yeshua walked away, and prayed the same prayer of petition to the Father. When He returned to where the disciples had been left, he again, found them sleeping - for their eyes were very heavy. They were silent with regret, before Him.

When He found them a third time roused from slumber upon His return, He said to them, "Rise up, let us go: it is enough, the hour has come in which the Son of man will be betrayed into the hands of sinners. He that betrays Me is arriving."

And immediately, while He yet was speaking, Judas - 1 of the 12 - arrived with an armed mob, headed by the chief priests, scribes, & elders. Judas had told them ahead of time, "He, whom I will kiss in friendship, is He; take Him, & lead Him away safely." Upon arrival, Judas went straightaway to Yeshua, saying, "Master, master": and kissed him. Then was Yeshua bodily seized; then Peter, drew a sword & struck out, slicing off an ear of a servant of the high priest. Yeshua said to the mob and temple administrators gathered, "Why do you come after Me, as though seeking a thief - with swords and clubs? I walked among you daily; I taught daily in the Temple … you could have taken me at any time: but, Scripture must be fulfilled in all it's meaning," So, they seized Him, & and all 12 deserted Him, & fled for their own lives.

Yeshua was taken to the highest high priest - and with him was assembled all the chief priests, elders, & scribes. At a distance, Peter had followed Him , even onto the palace of the highest high priest; and he sat himself with the court servants, & warmed himself at the fire.

The chief priests and all the council tried to find fault with Yeshua, so they could kill Him; but found none. Many were brought forward to give lies as proof … but, none the accusers lies were in agreement. When the highest high priest stood, and said to Yeshua, "Why do You stand there, saying nothing in defense against the things spoken by these witnesses?" Yeshua held His Peace, answering nothing. Again, the highest high priest spoke, asking Him, "Are You the Messiah - the Son of The Blessed?" Then Yeshua spoke, saying, "I am: and you will see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, & coming in the clouds of heaven."

Then the highest high priest tore at his clothes, and said, "Why do we need to hear any more witnesses? You have just heard the blasphemy from His own mouth!" And all gathered there against Him, were in agreement that He was guilty of death. Some began to spit on Him, and to cover His eyes, and to push and shove Him about, and to taunt Him - saying, 'Prophesy!': and the servants also hit His mouth with open hands.

At this time, Peter was still in the courtyard, and one of the maidservants of the high priest saw him warming himself; and looking him over, said, "Aren't you one of those that are always with Yeshua of Nazareth?" But Peter denied, saying, "I don't know what you are talking about." And as he was walking away, he heard the rooster sound off. And again, another maidservant saw him, and said to the gathered crowd that stood by, "This is one of them!" But, Peter denied it, again. And a little bit later, those gathered said again to Peter, "Yes, you are one of them: you are a Galilean - your speech testifies to that." At this, Peter began to curse & to swear, saying, "I do not know this man that you speak of!"

And when he hears the rooster a second time, Peter remembered what Yeshua had told Him: before the rooster sounds off 2 times, you will deny me 3 times. And as he remembered those words, he wept.

* March 29, 2026 - HOSHIANA~Palm Sunday 2026; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/hoshianapalm-sunday-2026-castle-rock-wa.html

** March 30, 2026 - IMMANUEL~Holy Week 2026 #2; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/immanuelholy-week-2026-2-castle-rock-wa.html

*** March 31, 2026 - GADOL ELOHAI~Holy Week 2026 #3; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/gadol-elohaiholy-week-2026-3-castle.html

**** April 1, 2026 - TUVO SHEL ELOHIM~Holy Week 2026 #4; Castle Rock-WA:  https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/04/tuvo-shel-elohimholy-week-2026-4-castle.html

APRIL 2026; Castle Rock-WA

I'm ready for whatever April has in store for me - it's not starting out so peachy keen … but, I know Yeshua is for me & everything will work out.

Peace ✌️

Love - in whatever form Elohim blesses me, with; marriage is on the skids 💔, but there are many ways a person can be loved 💝

Abundance; again, there are many forms of abundance 😉

I look forward to all of the good things, yet to come my way 👍

Holy Week is still moving forward ✝️; and the Passover festivities 🕎 will begin tomorrow - I observe them both, from a Messianic Christian perspective ☝️🕎✝️📖

With all that's been going on here, I did manage to get my 4th Holy Week observance post up this afternoon:

TUVO SHEL ELOHIM~Holy Week 2026 #4; Castle Rock-WA: (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/04/tuvo-shel-elohimholy-week-2026-4-castle.html)

It was also noticed this morning, that Holland has removed himself from My FB Page - and deleted the marriage announcement picture from the Events notification ❌ on both pages: we are separated as of yesterday afternoon 🗓️, & he's barreling down the highway to hell at turbo speed 🙄

This is not big news to any of you that have been following my Blog posts: it's been an ongoing thing for quite awhile. And it's not a big blow to me, either - I knew it would happen 😒 when we came back here, to the redmill stronghold 🥴👺😈🤡

Even that this took place at this particular time ✝️, isn't surprising, either. Judas's lingering effects 👺 seem always to be in play: no matter what era unfolds 📅, or where the presence of Yeshua is. The Judas spirit is self-righteously sneaky and self-serving 💩 - oblivious to the damage 💔 that occurs when it blows through.

So

That where that is at 😒

I've never been seriously separated before 🤔 (a 3 day angst  doesn't count; MPO)… from any man in my life: most guys like me and want me in their lives. I've never been treated so badly by a man, before 🤷‍♀️ This is a new experience for me; but I'm not going to let it ruin my Life. I'm 69 years old & I'm going to get on with getting on before my time on Earth runs out. I have for the 3 years we've been married and waged war on each other, tried to hold things together because I don't believe in divorce … but I am finally at the point where I just don't care anymore if he walks, or not. If, at some point he wants to grow up, he will have to do the fixing. I'm done fixing. And if this truly is the end of the road - I'm okay with that, too.

This man, and his crazy-train family, wears me out.

I don't know what tomorrow holds, BUT I KNOW the One who holds it ☝️👑🕊️

And truthfully? Peace is a real good feeling. The house is quiet, I'm not walking on eggshells, and I don't have to listen to fantastical bullshit stories anymore about the {righteous redmills} - that do not ring true when you actually meet them in person 🤨 If his parents ever did have a ministry, it was satanically inspired and hellish in operation 🎭😵‍💫

I suppose he was thinking I'd be grabbing his leg and begging him to stay: but I didn't; I don't need a man to be complete - and I for sure don't need a man in my life that doesn't want to fully engage. There is no place for a Judas 👎 at my table. I know how to go it alone & peace is a real GOOD feeling. I'm actually in a good place on all levels & I know Yeshua has me in all the ways that truly do matter.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 states, "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." There is a specific time for every event in life. Life is structured by God - all life's seasons having its purpose and significance: birth, death, planting, harvesting, loving, losing, and healing … all aspects of life have their appointed times.

The Byrds - "Turn! Turn! Turn!" 1965: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xkx0SuEGMOc&list=RDXkx0SuEGMOc&start_radio=1)

Holland's family experiences a lot of deaths - and those deaths happen pretty regularly & pretty close together, time-wise: Tammy died a year before we married. Scott died last summer. Brenda & George died this past winter; he hasn't fully grieved those deaths 😟 - he needs time ⏳ to heal 🩹 & I hope this separation will afford that time. I understand how it goes; it took me a loooong time to find stable footing after Bob's spirit left Earth 💔 I still have moments & in all probability, always will … but I don't stay parked at the junction of grief & depression: Holland's family does and he does frequent drivebys for his serving.

I don't begrudge Holland this time apart. He needs to fully heal on every level before he can be the man he thinks he is: before he tries to embark on a love relationship, he needs to understand what love is. He needs to let go & let God lead him into a life he can fully immerse himself in. He needs to understand that a softening of a hard heart does not mean pussification. I could never reach the deepness he shelters - he never lets me fully into his life: maybe God can 🙏

Beast Betsy will be shared, so I'm not without wheels when I need them.

Argent - 'Hold Your Head Up': 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-6v4H4BtWI&list=RDXkx0SuEGMOc&index=47)

I was in the mood for a kettlebell workout, so I did the Darebee Top-to-Bottom Back workout that is designed to be a full-body stretching routine for maintaining muscle 💪 and tendon health, which can contribute to overall well-being, suitable for various fitness levels, including those who are 69 years old. However, a 69-year-old woman should consider her overall health, mobility, and any limitations or restrictions she may have.

Workouts like this one can significantly improve cardiorespiratory fitness.

{{What Is Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Why Does It Matter?

SCIENCEINSIGHTS~November 15, 2025

Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) represents the integrated capacity of your circulatory and respiratory systems to supply oxygen to your working muscles during sustained physical activity, for overall physical health and long-term well-being.

Defining Cardiorespiratory Fitness

CRF describes how effectively your heart, lungs, and blood vessels work together to deliver oxygenated blood throughout your body, so the body can work harder and for longer periods before fatigue sets in. When you exert yourself, your muscles demand more oxygen to fuel the activity, and the cardiorespiratory system must meet this demand efficiently.

CRF’s Impact on Long-Term Health

CRF is recognized by organizations like the American Heart Association as a clinical sign of health due to its association with disease risk. Low levels of CRF are considered an independent risk factor for all-cause mortality: separate from factors like smoking, obesity, or high cholesterol.

Studies consistently show a dose-response relationship between CRF and longevity. For every increase of one metabolic equivalent (MET)—a measure of exercise capacity—individuals see a 13% to 15% reduction in the risk of all-cause mortality. This evidence suggests that even modest improvements in fitness can translate to significant health benefits.

A higher CRF level is strongly protective against cardiovascular disease (CVD). The enhanced efficiency of the heart muscle means it can pump more blood with fewer beats, reducing strain on the entire system. Furthermore, good CRF is strongly linked to improved metabolic health, helping to regulate blood pressure and increase insulin sensitivity, which allows the body to manage blood sugar more effectively.

This protection also extends to certain types of cancer, where higher CRF is associated with a lower incidence. The protective benefits are so substantial that achieving even a moderate level of fitness can significantly reduce the elevated health risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle.

Training Principles for Improvement

Improving CRF requires systematically applying the FITT principle: Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type of exercise. Consistency in training is fundamental, with a frequency of at least three to five sessions per week being generally recommended for cardiovascular benefits.

Intensity is the most influential variable for boosting VO2 max; however, steady-state cardio, performed at a moderate intensity for 30 to 60 minutes, also contributes significantly to building an aerobic foundation.

The type of exercise should involve large muscle groups in a rhythmic, continuous manner, such as running, cycling, swimming, or brisk walking. The duration, or time, of each session should be at least 20 minutes to maximize cardiovascular adaptation. Progression should be gradual, increasing the time or intensity over weeks and months to continually challenge the cardiorespiratory system and ensure sustained improvement. https://scienceinsights.org/what-is-cardiorespiratory-fitness-and-why-does-it-matter/ }}

KETTLEBELL~10 ct EA x2

It's raining here, so I ended my evening reading Clive Cussler's 'The Gray Ghost' novel.

TUVO SHEL ELOHIM~Holy Week 2026 #4; Castle Rock-WA

John 13: Now before the feast of Passover when Yeshua knew that the appointed hour He was to leave this world set by the Father - to return back to the Father, was quickly approaching, he rose from the supper table, laid aside his garments, poured water into a basin, took up a towel & began to wash the disciples' feet - and to wipe them with the towel.

When Yeshua came to Simon Peter; Peter asked, "Why do you wash my feet?" Yeshua answered him, "What I do now you do not understand; but you will in due time." Peter said to Him, "You shall never was my filthy feet, Lord." Yeshua said to him, "If I do not wash you, you will have no part with Me." Peter then said, "Lord - wash not only my feet, but also my hands & my head." And Yeshua said, "He whose feet are washed is wholly clean: and you are clean … but not all." Yeshua said this because he knew there was a traitor with them, one whose feet He had just washed.

So, after he had washed everyone's feet, he put the towel aside, dressed fully & sat at the table again, saying to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? You call Me 'Master & Lord' - and you speak truth; for so I am. If I then, your Lord & Master, have washed your feet; you also should wash one another's feet. I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done.

I say to you that the servant is no greater than his lord - neither he that is sent greater than He that sent Him. If you know these things, happy you will be if you do them. I speak not of you all: I know who I have chosen … but that Scripture may be fulfilled, he that is eating bread with Me has it in his heart to betray Me. I tell you this before it happens, so, when it happens, you will know that I am He (meaning Yeshua is Messiah, as the Old Covenant foretold). I tell you that whoever welcomes those I send, welcomes Me; and whoever welcomes Me, welcomes Him that has sent Me." When Yeshua finished speaking, He sadly looked at his disciples & testified, saying, "One of you will betray Me." The disciples were startled.

Now John - the beloved disciple & younger earth sibling of Yeshua, as sitting closely to Him; Peter motioned to him, asking him to ask who it was that Yeshua was speaking of. John turned to Yeshua, asking, "Lord, who is it?" And Yeshua answered, "It is he to whom I will give a dipped bit of bread." Then Yeshua did as he said, giving it to Judas Iscariot. As Judas took the soaked bread, evil took hold of him & Yeshua knowing this, said to him, "That which you will do, do quickly." This meaning was not understood by the disciples; some of them thought, that because Judas had the money pouch, that Yeshua was giving Judas leave to go purchase the things needed for the upcoming feast; or, that Judas should give some money towards the poor. Judas immediately left the table: and it was night.

When Judas had gone out the door, Yeshua said, "Now is the Son of man glorified, and Elohim is glorified in Him. Little children, I will be with you for just a short time. You will seek Me: but where I go, you cannot come; so now I give a new commandment to you, that you love one another - as I have loved you, you also love one another. By this shall all know that you are My disciples.

Simon Peter said to Yeshua, "Lord, where will you go?" Yeshua answered him, "Where I go, you cannot follow me now; but you shall follow Me later on." Peter said to Him, "Why cannot I follow You, now? I will lay down my life for Your sake." Yeshua answered him, "Will you lay down your life, for Me? I tell you now, that the morning heralding rooster will not sound until you have denied Me three times."

* March 29, 2026 - HOSHIANA~Palm Sunday 2026; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/hoshianapalm-sunday-2026-castle-rock-wa.html

** March 30, 2026 - IMMANUEL~Holy Week 2026 #2; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/immanuelholy-week-2026-2-castle-rock-wa.html

*** March 31, 2026 - GADOL ELOHAI~Holy Week 2026 #3; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/gadol-elohaiholy-week-2026-3-castle.html

GOODBYE MARCH~Self-Care 2026; Castle Rock-WA

Today is the last Day of March 🥶☔️; hopefully warmer, brighter Days 🌞 will be ushered in, tomorrow 🙏

Still recouping from whatever is hurting my lungs - but I did manage to get 2 Blog posts up today: this one, as well as an earlier Holy Week #3 post 😊

GADOL ELOHAI~Holy Week 2026 #3; Castle Rock-WA:  (https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/gadol-elohaiholy-week-2026-3-castle.html)

My workout today, was a series of squats. Squats don't just work the lower body, activate the cardiovascular system and deliver higher lower body power; they also help the lower spine remain supple, contribute to developing greater range of motion on the adductors and help in the development of better balance and coordination. The I Love Squats workout is perfectly suited to help you attain all this.

Warm Ups before performing squats:

Leg Swings: Forward and backward swings to loosen up the hip joints~Aim for 10-15 reps EA leg

Hip Circles: perform cautiously, for those with osteoporosis or osteopenia - stop if you feel pain. Rotate your hips in a circular motion to enhance mobility~Aim for 10-15 ct

Torso Twists: perform cautiously, for those with osteoporosis or osteopenia - stop if you feel pain. Gently twist your torso from side to side to warm up your core~Aim for 10-15 reps EA side

The Darebee I Love Squats workout is generally safe for a 69-year-old woman to do, provided she follows proper guidelines and modifications, if needed. Here are some key points to consider: it's crucial to perform squats correctly to avoid knee pain and other injuries. Proper form includes keeping the back straight, knees tracking over toes, and not allowing the back to round. Modifications: Women can also perform less strenuous squats with chair assist (shown following the workout sheet). You can also utilize a wall to perform squats, to build strength safely. Personalized Approach: The number of squats to do daily should be personalized based on an individual's fitness level, health status, and experience with strength training. Squats enhance lower body strength and cardiovascular fitness - this workout includes various squat variations that target multiple muscle groups, such as the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and abdominals. The workout emphasizes a 1 minute rest period between sets and is suitable for women looking to build muscle and improve overall fitness.

Muscles Worked.

4 reps EA set, x2

Squat Step Back~4 reps x2

Goblet Squats~4 reps x2

Squat Front Kicks~4 reps x2

Squat Hold Calf Raises~4 reps x2

Chair squats are a versatile, low-impact exercise that can be adapted for all fitness levels, making them an excellent addition to any strength or functional training routine. Chair Squats help build leg strength, glute tone, and core stability while being low-impact and accessible for beginners, older adults, or those recovering from injury. They also improve posture, balance, and functional movements such as sitting down and standing up from a chair, which translates to better performance in daily activities. Additionally, chair squats can support bone health, particularly in the hips and spine, making them suitable for individuals concerned with osteoporosis. How to Perform Chair Squats: Use a chair that is stable and not on wheels; a firm dining chair or sofa can work if needed. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointing forward, and spine neutral. Engage Core: Keep your chest lifted and core tight. Lowering Phase: Bend your knees and push your hips back, lowering your butt toward the chair. Gently tap the chair with butt without fully sitting down. Rising Phase: Press through your heels, engage your glutes and hamstrings, and return to standing.

Chair Squats~4-8 reps x3

Tonight, I'm working a few rows on my WIP, while vacillating between a few movies, & a couple of YouTube tunes … and waving March bye-bye 😉

Working steadily towards the end game …

GADOL ELOHAI~Holy Week 2026 #3; Castle Rock-WA

Joshua Aaron  - 'Gadol Elohai' | גדול אלוהי |How Great is our God~Lyrics & Translation Included: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDCx-yFVRAI)

John 5: There was a feast of the Jews; and Yeshua went up to Jerusalem. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market, a pool, which is known as Bethesda - having five porches; where great crowds of ailing people gathered to be healed by the blessed waters: for an Angel would at a certain season stir the waters, and whoever was first to step into the pool when the water began to move, was healed of whatever disease he had. A man was there - who had been suffering an ailment for 38 years. When Yeshua saw him … knowing that the man had been ill for a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?" The helpless man answered, "I have no one to help me into the water when it is stirred: for when I am trying, another man gets there before me" Yeshua said to him, "Get up, pick up your bed, and walk." And immediately the man was healed, picked up his bed, & walked - this Day was the Sabbath.

The Pharisees there, said to the healed man, "It is the Sabbath Day: it is not permitted for you to carry your bed." The healed man answered them saying, "He that healed me told me to do so." The Pharisees asked him who it was that would tell him to do that. The healed man told them that he did not know who had healed him - and Yeshua had by then mingled Himself among those gathered in that place.

Afterward, Yeshua sought the man out among those in the Temple, and said to him, "You have been healed: sin no more, lest a worse thing happen to you." The man left; and reveled to the Pharisees that it was Yeshua, Who had healed him of his disease. It was then that the Pharisees began to openly persecute Yeshua - and plotted to kill him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath Day. But Yeshua answered thier accusations, saying, "My Father has done this work, and so I also work." This statement angered the Pharisees so much that they were determined to kill Him: because not only had He broken Sabbath rules - but Yeshua also said that Elohim was His Father, making Himself equal with Elohim.

Then said Yeshua to them, "Of a surety, I say to you that the Son can do nothing of Himself, except what He has seen the Father do: for whatever the Father does … so does, the Son. The Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things - and will show Him greater works than these, that you will marvel at. For as the Father raises up the dead, & restores life to them; even so the Son will give life to whoever He chooses - the Father judges no man; but has given all judgement privilege's to the Son: that all men should honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. He that despises the Son, dishonors the Father that sent Him. I declare to you, he that hears My word, & believes on Him that sent Me - has everlasting Life, & will not be cast out - but will pass from death to Life. I say to you that the hour is coming & is now, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of Elohim: and they that hear will live, for the Father gives Life & has given power of Life giving, to the Son, & has given Him authority to pass judgement, because He is also the Son of man. Wonder not at this. For the hour is coming in which all those in the graves will hear His voice - and shall rise: those that have done the Will of the Father, will enjoy the resurrection Life; those that have done wickedness and evil, will suffer eternal damnation.

By Myself, I can do nothing; as I hear, I judge: and My judgement is perfect, because I do not judge with my own understanding - but instead, by the perfect Will of the Father, Who has sent Me. If I call attention to myself, My notice is false. But there is another who can witness for Me: and his words that He speaks of Me is true - you asked of John & he told you; he was a bright & shining light; and you found joy in him while he was alive. But I have a greater witness than that of John: the work the Father has given Me to finish, the same works that I do, speak for Me; and the Father Himself, Who has sent Me, is My Witness - but you have not heard His voice, and you do not know Him: you do not have His Word living in you - if you did, you would believe on Him, Who He sent to you.

Go ahead … search the Scriptures - for in them, you think you have eternal life: and the Scriptures testify of Me, and you will not understand that you might have Life. I do not come among you with heralds & pomp, but I know you & you do not have the love of Elohim in you. I have come in My Father's Name, and you reject Me - but if another comes to you puffed up with his own ego - him, you will embrace. How can you believe those with flattering lips, and not honor the One that comes from Elohim only? Do not think that I will accuse you before the Father: Moses, in whom you place your trust, will be your accuser - for had you believed in Moses … you would believe in Me; for he wrote of Me. If you believe his writings, you would believe My words."

* March 29, 2026 - HOSHIANA~Palm Sunday 2026; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/hoshianapalm-sunday-2026-castle-rock-wa.html

** March 30, 2026 - IMMANUEL~Holy Week 2026 #2; Castle Rock-WA: https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/03/immanuelholy-week-2026-2-castle-rock-wa.html