tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245697894494603285.post7198888907146310409..comments2008-03-11T03:04:45.362-07:00Comments on Belmont UMC Food Stamp Challenge: Reflection: Ciona RouseCionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13035368818717712542noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245697894494603285.post-76194569315324495002008-02-14T10:35:00.000-08:002008-02-14T10:35:00.000-08:00So true, David. I don't know what some people woul...So true, David. I don't know what some people would do without government support because the church universal is not always stepping to the plate when it comes to issues of poverty.<BR/><BR/>And sorry about the beans, Lanecia. :)Cionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035368818717712542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245697894494603285.post-16294177576049156812008-02-13T20:24:00.000-08:002008-02-13T20:24:00.000-08:00As Mollie said, there is enough food on the plan, ...As Mollie said, there is enough food on the plan, it's just not the heaping, plate bending, can I get a to-go box please portions that we're used to. We live in a time of such excess, it's really healthy to find ways like this challenge to learn how to cut back on our eating and our spending. So thanks to Ciona for getting us on the right path. <BR/><BR/>I've been thinking more about what it's like to have to rely on the government for some basic needs of life. The real shame here is that it's the government and not our churches that is filling this role. I wonder what Jesus would say to that.David Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694768025037661860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245697894494603285.post-34692189889410176492008-02-13T18:58:00.000-08:002008-02-13T18:58:00.000-08:00We've just begun week 2 at the Henry house. I was ...We've just begun week 2 at the Henry house. I was so grateful that yesterday was grocery day. We didn't miss any meals, but by Tuesday morning we were out of milk, fruit, vegetables and bread. <BR/><BR/>I can't imagine doing this with less people. I think it's easier for us to do with a weekly budget of $105 for 5 people rather than Ciona and Lanecia doing it as 2 people on $42. <BR/><BR/>So far, my biggest observation is that it's doable, but not without determination, creativity, optimism, a little time, and some math and cooking skills. Many of these items are in short supply among folks for whom food stamps are a way of life.Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683486311105145434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245697894494603285.post-70083261485511904742008-02-13T14:46:00.000-08:002008-02-13T14:46:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing Ciona. I have found that I am s...Thanks for sharing Ciona. I have found that I am surrounded by peope who love me, meeting my needs before even knowing my needs. <BR/>The weekend was difficult at the youth retreat. There were so many moments when I wanted to fill the down time with a snack here or a coffee there. Before the challenge, filling times of "nothingness" with a starbucks coffee or quick snack was something I would do without a second thought.<BR/>I also found myself eating with others more last week than I usually do. <BR/>I am also more mindful of waste. The other morning I was suprised by my reaction and frustration over a pot of beans left out overnight.LARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18141223853428132128noreply@blogger.com