Washed Wednesday at the Y

Dear Campers,

     

What a beautiful day we have been given!  How are you going to celebrate this fantastic fall day?  I challenge all of us to eat our lunch outside today.  It can be like we are all having lunch together!   Make it happen.

     

Our scripture moment this week comes from Matthew 14: 27-31.  I would encourage you to read it and draw your own inspiration to find your own parallel life situation.  I am going to ask a few campers to share their "Peter" moment with the group.  

     

Health tip this week is to remember that water consumption aids in the process of elimination in our digestive system.  If we can improve the function of the digestive system and allow it to remove the waste from our bodies more efficiently, we will probably find ourselves being more efficient in even more aspects of our life.  (*Less time in the bathroom means more time for other things!  Ha!)

     

Water conservation tip is for you to only use your dishwasher when loads are full.  The problem with this is that many of us rinse the dishes before we wash them because they have to sit there so long to get a complete load!  If you have only used a few plates and utensils, it has been shown that a quick water wash in the sink is a better water conservation technique than to both rinse and then later wash a full dishwasher load.  The average faucet spills about 2 gallons per minute and a completely full dishwasher uses about 6 gallons.  This is the time that you need to stop, think and become aware of your dish washing habits.  You make the best choice for your household, but remember each drop counts! 

     

Tomorrow we meet at the Y for a water workout.  As I mentioned last week, I do not want your to wear swim suits.  I want you to be fully clothed.  Jeans, shorts or tights, a fitted long sleeve shirt and old tennis shoes are the proper H20 RBC workout wear.  Be sure that they are snug, but not too tight to move.  The clothing is designed to give you support where your body needs it and create a more challenging experience in the water.  Bring an extra towel to use a knee spot.  DO NOT depend on the Y to supply whatever towel situation you are going to need.    If you are showering or changing at the Y,  be sure to have your own stuff.  The Y does not need 50 people slamming their towel supply at one time. 

     

I can't wait to see you dark and early tomorrow at the Y.  Let's get washed!

Blessings,
Amy