http://www.necchurch.org/hungerblogHungerBlog Updatesen-usBy Joyce Jones I just wanted to share about how God has worked in my life this week regarding food challenge.  Tuesday, 5:30 pm my husband and I get a flu shot.  Nurse asks me "where is hubby taking you to eat...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107691Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:18:00 ZBy Steve Hendricks When Bob said he was going to do a Series about World Hunger I thought...Really? A series?? I was not looking forward to it at all. I did experience a small heart change after the first message. It probably helped that my...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107686Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:05:00 ZBy Jon Lamkin In response to Bob’s request to a few comments about what I have learned about this experience:  As I mentioned in an earlier post, by the end of this challenge, I would have live for 10,170 days, and for 99.508% of...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107685Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:02:00 ZBy Susan Mudd We did it!  I have just returned from breakfast at Wild Eggs –now before you say anything, you need to know that we attend Saturday service so we actually started our hunger challenge on Sunday.  Don’t give up –...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107684Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:00:00 ZBy Mark Arsenault Wow!!!  Day 5…   Last night was easier since we cooked some fresh rice and added a bit of fish….   Now we’re all down the home stretch….YEAH!!   This challenge has been eye-opening…I learned a...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107683Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:58:00 ZBy Kelly Parrish We’ve made it to the last day!  Only two more cups of rice and beans to choke down!  I have to admit that I didn’t know what, if any, impact this hunger week would have on me.  I am so glad that I forced my...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107682Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:55:00 ZBy Eddie Ormerod I am curious if anyone was 100% honest and didn't cheat at all this week. I mean they ate cream of wheat or oatmeal for breakfast and bland rice and black beans for lunch and dinner. I know I cheated a little. Please post...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107681Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:00 ZBy Tom Black I was thinking this morning about how thankful I am.  Mostly thankful that the food challenge ends today.  That just doesn’t seem like the right attitude, so here is my proposal.  How about we extend the...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107677Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 ZBy Karen Gorski Well, I have never been happier to see a Friday!!! Cannot wait until midnight! I have 2 chocolate chip cookies from Qdoba that I am placing on my nightstand so that I can inhale them the minute the clock...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107676Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:58:00 ZBy Pat Wingfield Thursday is my off day from work and proved to be my hardest day yet but I hung tough and made it despite some temptations.  My son Tyler almost took a nose dive at school however so I made him eat something. I am proud...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107675Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:00 ZBy Bob Cherry Day 5---and I am feeling better today than I have all week.  If and when you post your blog today would you please consider writing a sentence or two about what you have learned through this 5 day challenge and how it...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107674Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:52:00 ZBy Chris Booth As of 12:01am Friday (late night/morning) I have officially met the 5 Day Hunger Challenge.  I went to a midnight movie tonight and watched "The Blind Side."  It's a true story and I love to see...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107673Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:48:00 ZBy Bill & Sarah Jenkins Today I failed. We were doing really good until tonight. This week I have been sick and I was having mid-terms at school. I was complaining that my throat is swollen and I can't eat any more...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107672Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:00 ZBy Eddie Ormerod I made some boxed rice for dinner. The rice had a pack of seasoning with it. I boiled the rice and added about 2 tablespoons of the seasoning to the pot. I also made a pot of minute rice. I mixed the two together. I made...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107671Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:17:00 ZBy Abbie (and Adam) Springer Part of my job description is to provide lunches for offices, so I had  already "altered" my plans for Monday and Tuesday by eating smaller  portions of the meals I had to pick from (turkey sandwiches -...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107670Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:00:00 ZBy Joyce Jones It's Thursday night and I keep thinking, only one more day.  I haven't liked this way of living.  I'm tired of being hungry,complaining,  grumpy, not sleeping well and "tooting" way too much. And then I think...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107669Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:56:00 ZBy Joy Strange End of day four and we've almost made it.  Our dog routinely sets under the table and waits for a crumb to drop.  Not this week, she's decided she is eating better than we are.  I look forward to Sunday to...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107668Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:50:00 ZBy Dean Lavenson  After spending so much time reading what everyone has contributed to  the hunger blog, I decided to finally sit down and write one my self.   I've appreciated the advice given by so many of you, even the...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107667Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:46:00 ZBy Kristen Thurman I have to admit I was about ready to give up on the challenge this afternoon. I was really feeling sick to my stomach and dizzy.  I was getting very frustrated because all I wanted to do was eat.  But of course...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107666Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:42:00 ZBy Logan Murphy Well, well, well – it is day 4 of the hunger challenge and I decided to eat a civilized meal by using a knife and fork to eat my tortilla.  Ah – the joys of making the usual 2-minute snack last 5-minutes.  As...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107661Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:27:00 ZBy James Moylan I feel grateful to have the means When this is over There will be no more BEANS. James J. Moylan  Northeast Member http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107660Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:25:00 ZBy James Neumann No problem anymore! My headache that drug me down on Monday and Tuesday has receded.  I am no longer hungry. I get occasional urges for snacks at night, but other than that doing well.  Our small group got...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107657Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:39:00 ZBy Richard White Day 4 and all is well.  Slight headache, stomach growl a little grumpy...blah, blah, blah.    One thing that is impossible for me to comprehend is the amount of FEAR that must be present for those faced...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107656Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:34:00 ZBy Brian Karst It's Thursday afternoon, I just finished my lunch of rice and beans. What I have learned this week: 1.  My 8 year old daughter is very grumpy when she doesn't get an afternoon snack. 2.  My wife had a harder...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107655Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:00 ZBy Jon Lamkin I am 27 years old, almost 28. If I analyze the days that I have lived up until now, that totals to 10,167 days. If I look at that and realize that at the end of this, I will have lived for 10,170 days so far. The 5 days that I am...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107654Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:25:00 ZBy Pamela Rivera Here we are day 4.  I can hardly eat the rice and beans.  My husband knows I'm having a hard time today.  Just this morning, I think he has called me 3 times to see what I was doing.  However,  I've lost...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107653Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:21:00 ZBy Ben Idle These were on the counter outside of my office when I came in this morning, but I was good! Ben Idle Northeast Member http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107652Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:47:00 ZBy Kristy Brown I'm reading the blog while I'm eating my rice and beans for lunch.  I'm getting ready to go to a work event and they are serving Mark's feed store- one of my favorites!! It's going to be hard to pass it up!! I really really...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107651Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:44:00 ZBy Kristin Ormerod So, last night I decided to quit.  I struggled and cried but didn't think I could continue.  My husband said if I quit then he would quit too.  I kept thinking, it is all up to me.  So my kids and I went...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107650Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:42:00 Z http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107646Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:00 Z By Joseph Anderson, II Day 3 Bloggin - Growing WeaknessesHad oatmeal in the morning after feeling that I really met the Lord through the study of His word! Reading plan had 2 Corinthians 11-13, Paul wrote about his trials...11:27 & 12:10...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107640Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:03:00 ZBy Eddie Ormerod Just got home from the fire house. We had a fire last night. That means I'll be pumped with adrenaline for a couple of days. I don't feel a bit hungry. I plan on sleeping for a while then see what happens later. I was concerned...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107639Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:02:00 ZBy Ronnie Cordrey OK, so I have found my attitude a bit questionable at times this week.  It has truly been a challenge for me to honestly pray, “God, thank you for providing this plain oatmeal, rice, and beans for me” (I almost just...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107641Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:36:00 ZBy Eddie Ormerod There's a church sign by my house. It reads:Thank God for your dirty dishes. At least you have food. Eddie Ormerod Northeast Member http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107637Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:58:00 ZBy Vicki Cherry Day 4:  not fun passing up “goodies”…stomach growls…the countdown has begun…at least for me.  Ethiopians don’t have a countdown.  The commentary for my devotions this morning were from I Peter 4:1…Peter makes...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107636Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:56:00 ZBy Dan Watkins Dr. Suess was on the right track with the green eggs and ham thing.  He should have added rice and beans to the list. We tried to spice it up with a little curry and some chicken, and had green beans on the side. ...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107635Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:54:00 ZBy Mark Parrish Was reflecting this morning on this challenge and I started thinking of all of the people I work with that have struggles with alcohol and chemical dependency.  I was wondering what those who are daily or “almost” daily...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107634Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:50:00 ZBy Jeff Johnson I travel quite a bit with my job – last week I happened to be home all week, but not this week – the week of the Food Challenge.  My first thought was – there’s no way-not while I’m on the road, but as I sat through the...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107633Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:43:00 ZBy Delilah Browner-Guinn My 11 year old daughter - make that 12 year old daughter as of yesterday has been doing this challenge.  (my husband and I are on special diets and so is her brother)  I honestly didn't think she would stick to...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107632Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:41:00 ZBy Sue Rueff Day 1...  Not too bad...not too hungry but everything is so bland...Yuck...could barely finish the portions....tortillas?  ....I hate tortillas, I'm skipping that....whine/whine /whine...but at least I don't have to figure...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107630Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:35:00 ZBy Tonya Johnson It's the end of Day Two in our house.  So far my biggest challenge has been my 7 year old daughter who claimed on Day One after missing one snack she was scared she would 'starve to death' (and in her 7 year old...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107628Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:11:00 ZBy Erin Mann I suffer from hypoglycemia so I knew from the start that this challenge would be harder on me than most and somewhat dangerous if I was not careful. In the beginning I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it and the idea...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107627Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:07:00 ZBy Paul Martel 11/19/09 is a day of dread.  I thank Mr. Cherry for not making us do this over a weekend.  BUT did he have the cunning and foresight to recognize that most companies will be hosting...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107626Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:03:00 ZBy Bob Cherry Okay….it’s 4:30 in the afternoon and I’ve got a headache.  My first one!  I’m trying to study and get ready for next weekends sermon but I’m having a hard time staying focused.  If only I could have an apple or a...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107625Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:56:00 ZBy Karen Black OF COURSE THEY WOULD PICK THIS WEEK TO HAVE A BAKE SALE AT WORK FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR! But did you know if you smell a brownie while you eat beans, it kind of tastes like a brownie?! Karen Black Northeast...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107620Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:35:00 ZBy Steven Humphreys Day 3…Hump day…headaches are easing up.  No wonder as a country we're so obese.  My goodness at what we consume and how often.  Bob, you again have taught us a valuable lesson.  I was really wagging my...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107619Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:33:00 ZBy Wendy Cole I am so glad that today is Wednesday.  That means that our 5 days of starvation is almost over.  It, honestly, hasn’t been that hard for me.  I rarely eat breakfast because I’m so busy getting the kids off to school,...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107618Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:28:00 ZBy Joseph Anderson II Day 2 - Began this day with being hungry, but not hungry at the same time.  Only after the oatmeal (and coffee..) was I hungry.  Re-evaluated the challenge, cause it didn't feel like I was doing it right. ...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107617Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:22:00 ZBy Valerie Wood Making it through Day 1 was one of the hardest things I've done for a long time.  I never imagined that I could hang on this long.  Now that I am half way through, I have some hope.  The afternoons and evenings are...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107614Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:17:00 ZBy Beth Thomas Last night, after thanking God for the food that we were about to eat, my five year old looked up and said, "I hope none of us die in 6 seconds from hunger."  That "6 seconds" statistic has stuck with him for two weeks and he...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107613Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:14:00 Z   Abby Wilder Elementary Associate http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107612Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:56:00 ZBy Beth Searcy Nicole Nordeman - Gratitude I keep hearing this song in my head today. . .especially this verse, so I thought I’d share. Daily bread, give us daily bread Bless our bodies, keep our children fed Fill our cups, then...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107611Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:30:00 ZTop 10 Ways to know if you’re cheating on the Food Challenge, by Matt “I lost 10 pounds already” McFarren & Ronnie “I’m hungry” Cordrey (& other contributing staff who wish to be named anonymous) #10 You actually gained weight this week...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107610Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:22:00 ZBy Karen Steinrock Our whole family is doing the challenge.  My 6 yr. old son did not like the oatmeal without sugar and by the second day he only ate his tortilla.  Needless to say he became very hungry.  At 6:00 this morning he...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107609Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:00 ZBy Joseph Anderson II Day 1 - I was flooded with feelings being in day 1 of the challenge: excitement, eagerness, anxiety (to see how the Lord will use the challenge by the end of day 5).  Since the service to introduce this challenge I was...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107607Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:12:00 ZBy Mark Arsenault Day 3 - Saw a deer last night while driving home ..... I started salivating!! For a split second I wanted to speed up and......well, you know....a man needs meat!! Day One.....I cleaned out my container of beans...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107606Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:06:00 ZBy Eddie Ormerod Well it's day 3. Cream of Wheat this morning along with a cup of coffee. At the firehouse today. I'm a little worried about my energy level. I bought a box of Zatarin's red beans and rice. I plan on eating half of the box for...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107605Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:02:00 ZBy Susan Mudd I found a packet of oatmeal in the back of my pantry so I thought, "Great!  I'll take it for my breakfast and have it at work!".  I've learned to delay breakfast as long as possible during this challenge.  So at...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107604Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 ZBy Pat Wingfield I have had a lot of headaches and I pop in an Aleve or two but as I did I thought about those children who have no Aleves to relieve there pains. I have lost 4lbs. so far which is great for me because I can afford to lose ...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107603Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:47:00 ZBy Pamela Rivera Okay so day 3, and we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  My husband and I have even joked about staying up until midnight Friday to eat. For our family this challenge has been most difficult...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107601Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:00 ZBy Susan Mudd I went to the grocery tonight to get more beans and rice and found myself coveting my neighbor’s cart.  It’s really better to stay out of the stores.  I do like how easy it is to fix dinner and packing lunches is a...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107600Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:11:00 ZBy Jennifer Simpson So, I was out yesterday doing some "shopping errands" with a friend. I had my rice/beans cooling on an ice pack in a cooler in the car unsure of where my lunchtime would land. We're at Oxmoor...so I just decided we would...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107599Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:05:00 ZBy Bob Cherry Well, so far so good!  Since I’m not a coffee man, I have not been hit with the caffeine headaches.  Last night around 9:00 I got really hungry and started thinking “If I want, I can walk into the kitchen, open up the...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107598Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:02:00 ZBy Mike Mack The Body of Christ Is Getting Lean Day 2...I've enjoyed reading through the blogs and comments today. Wow, we're engaged in this aren't we? These blog posts demonstrate the Body of Christ in action. We are encouraging one another,...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107602Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:00 ZBy Megan Huffine Today I was facing a rough day at UofL and my eyes were getting extremely heavy from a lack of caffeine.  I got out my dollar and was going to "cheat" with a little bottle of Diet Mountain Dew. First off, the machine...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107596Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:05:00 ZBy Kristy Brown I feel like it's going ok so far.  I am struggling with my 4 year old daughter who is crying that she's "starving" all the time.  My husband and I decided to give in a little and let her have a cup of apple sauce...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107595Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:01:00 ZBy Sarah Hyland Well…….my original thoughts about this whole rice and beans thing was: I don't think I'll participate in the food part, but will be happy to donate money toward the county we're sponsoring in Ethiopia.   Then...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107594Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:58:00 ZBy Brenda Duschke It's only been 48 hours and my stomach is growling so loud that I jump every time I hear it. My head is pounding so hard from the migraine headache that came on yesterday that I can't hardly see. And it's just been...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107593Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:54:00 ZBy Eddie Ormerod I just had my rice and beans tonight. The last bit almost came back up. I even added about a tablespoon of homemade salsa. Is everybody eating the rice and beans without any flavor? Last night I ate them without anything...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107592Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:49:00 Z By Debbie Patton Day one was not so bad for breakfast and lunch but when I got home from work and could not have my regular snack , then the hunger really set in. Then to top it all off my neighbor was in a baking mood and sent over a bag...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107591Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:29:00 Z By Melissa, Alicia and Nikki Edds My kids and I have decided to participate in the Hunger Challenge for as long as we can.  They are actually eating a "normal" lunch because beans and rice are difficult to send to school in a lunch...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107590Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:16:00 Z By Diane Ogle Picture this . . . Monday night . . . first day of the Hunger Challenge . . .  around 8:30 PM . . .  my mind was focused on how hungry I was.  I tried to put it out of my mind . .  but nooooooooooooo . . . I...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107589Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:59:00 Z By Paul Martel It's 5pm day 2 and I'm hungrier than I was this time yesterday.  Curious how loud my stomach will be by Friday.  Looking forward to seeing how far my shrinking stomach opens my eyes and heart. Paul Martel...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107588Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:09:00 Z By Lisa Campbell Day 2- right after a yummy tortilla “snack” (left over from lunch) The first day was the worst so far.  Determined to not give into the 1 cup of coffee- I experienced the ever-worsening caffeine headache. This...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107587Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:53:00 Z By Mark Parrish As a marriage and family therapist and trained listener I have relied heavily on regular caffeine through my daily Mountain Dews.  The headache is beginning today.  I’m fighting through.  I have the 5 day...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107586Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:49:00 Z Tara McKinley I knew from the start that this would be more of a physical than a mental struggle for me.  I am hypoglycemic and used to eating 4 or 5 smaller meals every few hours instead of 3 big meals.  One day one, the stretch...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107585Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:45:00 Z By Steven Humphreys Ok, I lost two pounds day one.  My right arm has teeth marks on it from gnawing on it.  Bob forgot to add Beano or Gas X to the diet. Had an  a-ha moment with the kids, on feeling this hungry all the time...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107581Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:33:00 Z By James Neumann Wow I have had a headache for two days, I never realized how much my body craves caffeine.  I will never underestimate food again, it has been the lion share of my thoughts for the past two days.  I am so thankful for...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107580Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:28:00 Z By Sara Hayden A friend and I are doing here at our elementary school. Yesterday, we were gung ho!  Today – not so much.  Thursday the cafeteria is serving up Thanksgiving dinner and the PTA is supplying us with an abundance of...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107584Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:40:00 Z By Eddie Ormerod Well it's day two and I don't feel that bad. Yesterday I had about a cup of Cream of Wheat for breakfast and 1/2 of my container of beans for lunch. I had all of my rice, the rest of my beans and about six pieces of chicken for...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107582Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:36:00 Z By Jenni Aberli This has been difficult.  I hated being hungry before and now just the thought of knowing that I'm going to be hungry makes me think of food all of the time (even when I'm not really hungry yet).  I've had to cheat a...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107579Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:34:00 Z By Karen Black I think my family must be smarter than the average bear…..we figured out real quick that we can’t live on just beans and rice ……and don’t want anyone else to have to do that!    By 4:00, my daughter called...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107578Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:25:00 Z By Mark Arsenault You're not as hungry as these guys.... Yesterday I came across this cool, classic true story of survival.  Captain Bligh's crew, who upon being mutineered from their ship The Bounty in the 1700's in the middle of the...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107577Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:21:00 Z By Sandy Sundheimer For someone who doesn't care for rice or beans, this is a challenge!! I have slipped once and am very hungry at times. But the idea of helping a county in Ethiopia and thinking of what a difference a large church like...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107576Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:15:00 Z By Pat Wingfield So far so good. The neatest thing has been educating the people at my work about what we are doing and why. One lady was so moved she is joining us in the 5 day challenge. God is good. Pat Wingfield Northeast Member ...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107574Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:04:00 Z By Sheila Arnold My son (4 yrs old) and I are doing well so far on the rice and beans. Although he doesn’t really like the beans he is eating some of it. I don’t like beans either so I am just eating rice with one small bite of chicken. When I...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107573Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:00:00 Z By Steve Hendricks It is day 2, 1:30pm and I am hungry. I am having a hard time concentrating on work (due to hunger pains) so thought I would check the blog for some encouragement. How easy it would be to get a snack bar and a coke from the...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107575Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:30:00 Z By John Ballard Tuesday morning is here and the hunger has set in more than I could have imagined.  As I sat down to my little bowl of oatmeal, I opened the paper to see an article in the Courier-Journal titled “More Americans going...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107567Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:09:00 Z By Veronica Johnson The food part and slight hunger haven’t really been a problem for me.  I’m still trying to go to the gym after my small dinner, but my workout consists of strength training and very low impact cardio.  But I...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107565Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:51:00 Z By Cora Kramer This challenge has really opened my eyes!  I have tried to stay on the straight path and not eat anything but rice and beans, but I have slipped a few times.  Satan is really messing with my head.  He’ll do that ....http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107568Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:14:00 Z Abby Wilder Elementary Associate http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107563Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:52:00 Z By Jeremy Christ I asked both of my children who would like to participate in the Northeast food challenge.  My "Rough and Tumble" 5-year old boy said he wanted to help.  Take a look at him below! It's amazing what our children...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107562Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:19:00 Z By Beth Searcy It's going to be a long week - the hunger is definitely present as is the boredom with the same foods . . .  and the cravings for things sweet and/or salty! But the unexpected difficulty is seeing our girls be hungry....http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107560Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:02:00 Z By Bob Cherry I was thrilled this past weekend to see so many hands being raised in regards to the 5-Day Food Challenge.  Makes me proud of Northeast! Sunday night Vicki and I went to Outback to celebrate her birthday---and we...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107550Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:37:00 Z By Randy Gordon So, how are you doing with the food challenge? Already I am noticing some “challenges” to the challenge. For one, I would not recommend that you go to Qdoba for your rice and beans. The price is right, only $1.25 (so I...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107549Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:28:00 ZBy Mark Arsenault Day 4 :  I woke up feeling like a million bucks….I think our bodies are rejoicing as we rid ourselves of all those preservatives and sugar we’re so used to….there HAS to be a major benefit to that…. Last night while...http://www.necchurch.org/default.aspx?p=45007&beid=107638Mon, 01 Jan 1900 06:00:00 Z