This past weekend, the girls in our Sunday School class had a weekend getaway called the "Night of Nothing." It should have been called the night of fun! We had no plans for the weekend, just to hang out and relax and do nothing. We had lots of good laughter. I LOVE TO LAUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We went on a hike Saturday morning that nearly killed me. I bought some tennis shoes last August. I have worn them only two times: the day I bought them and Saturday on the hike. That should say something about my athletic abilities and love for exercise. We hiked down a mountain. I was feeling good and sporty! I just thought the trail would wrap around back to the cabin. I did not realize that we would be hiking back up the mountain. Two sweet, kind and compassionate friends stayed with me as we went back up the mountain. I was gasping for air! I tried to act tough and sporty, but I was near death, I am pretty sure. I was trying to figure out how an ambulance could get down the mountain to get me. I came to the conclusion that my friend who owns the place could just drive a 4-wheeler down there and get me to the ambulance. I made it! I survived!!!! I was proud!!! The rest of the girls were back at the cabin and about to eat lunch when I hobbled back through the door. The Lord must have worked some sort of miracle because I am not even sore. Hum?
I also had a revelation from my friend Erin this weekend. I am a VERY picky eater. I hate any white sauce that is cold-mayo, ranch dressing, sour cream, cream cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese. Erin said, "So basically you don't eat dairy?" For nearly 40 years I have been looking for an excuse for my eating habits without hurting folks feelings. I have fear and panic went a girl invites me over for lunch. I always vision chicken salad or some girly food. I have an answer that is not offensive: Here it is........." I can't eat dairy." That is all I have to say. " I can't eat dairy." NO explaining, no awkward moments. Just plan and simple and they can just wonder why not.
I am so thankful for our wonderful church!!!! God has given me great friends!!!
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At home we basically vegetarian foods.
Amy
I had to laugh at your hiking story. That would have so been me. I probably would have never made it back to the top though!!!
Have a good week:)
that will be my reason not to have to eat it anymore. Have a great week.
But, I must ask....HOW DO YOU NOT LIKE CREAM CHEESE?!?!?!?! I'm pretty sure you could put cream cheese on dirt and I'd think it was delicious!
It looks like you had a fun time~
I've read your blog for some time. I just have to say, I wish I lived in Bentonville. You're the kind of lady I'd love to hang out with. You make me laugh!!! I love friends who make me laugh at life. Thanks for sharing your life with those of us who read. I like how honest and transparent you are about even the ordinary, simple things in life--like "I can't eat dairy!" So stinkin' funny!!! You're friends must cherish you beyond belief and love every minute they spend with you.
Blessings!!
Jennifer
However, due to this food weirdness, I always ask people if they have food aversions before I invite them over....and I never serve mayo...I forgot to put that on the list :O)