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18 days of kindness and a question
Today is a day of complete and utter random ramblings. This is what you'd get if we were having lunch together today. Plus, you'd see me sporting a red shirt of some sort... you'll see why in a minute.

It may or may not have to do with a certain football team who happens to be number one at the current moment. I married into the crazy tide rolling thing. And I'm such a serious fan the last game or two of the season.

But more about that in a minute.

You would also see that my hair... all 547, 627 of them are desperately needing a trim. Oh wait, you will see that because I am going to the 700 club tomorrow where they will interview me and my unruly hair. But take heart, I did trim the pieces covering my eyeballs.

With apologies to my sweet hair dresser, Amber. I know you are not a fan of the old self trim situation. But I had to. And I am now a walking mess but with shorter bangs. Lovely. I will call you soon. To apologize. And to beg for an appointment. This week.

Okay first note of serious business... Thank you for your vulnerable honesty in the prayer requests you posted last week. Holly and I are honored to pray for each of you.

Secondly, how are you coming with your acts of kindness? I found a great verse for us today. Ephesians 2:10- we are created to do good works which Christ prepared for us in advance. That 'in advance' part grabs me and makes me smile. The thought of Jesus preparing a divine appointment with me in mind, seriously astounds me.

Don't give up sisters. And if you haven't joined in on the 37 days of kindness. Start today. You can make yours 18 days of kindness- one act of kindness specifically for Jesus' birthday each day between now and Christmas.

18 days is great. It's not the number of days we do this but rather the heart of kindness we develop along the way. And might I be so bold to say, I think Jesus loves this birthday present!

Now on to my question... And brace yourself for the total randomness of this shift in subjects. It's Monday and my brain bounces about on Mondays.

Much like the Florida defense did this past weekend when playing my husband's favorite team in the whole world. Thank you Alabama for winning. I was quite conflicted in my heart about who I wanted to win, because there are some really great guys that play for Florida.

But in the end, I supported the red team because my man loves them and I love my man. Plus, it saved me from having to run to Target and get an anniversary gift. I just smiled as the game was coming to a close and said, "I arranged all that for your anniversary gift sweetheart."

He loved my labor of love. Roll tide, roll.

Anyhow.

I'm working on a chapter right now that I'd really love to have your input on. And I realize this is probably the worst time to be asking this question. Which in a strange sense makes it the best time to ask this question.

Why do we so often gain back the weight we lose?

It's the worst time to ask this question because December is a month heavy laden with goodies of all sorts.

But it's the best time to ask because December is a month heavy laden with goodies of all sorts.

I am nothing if not a bucket load of wisdom this morning, right?

So, what are your thoughts? I think this is such a crucial chapter for this book and I knew you might have some great insights.

Either about this or how to disguise a bad self trim on TV.

Thank you friends.

Happy Monday.