Day #2...
My family and I continue in our 5 Day Food Challenge of 'eating like Ethiopians.' It has made each of us stop and consider why we eat, how often, and are we truly thankful for all that God gives us?
Madeline told us she caught herself dreaming of eating a grilled cheese sandwich at W.W. Cousins when this is all over. She has bball practice each day and I know this is hard on her, but she resolves to stay on our diet. She mentions the great conversations she's had about the reasons behind her commitment. Good for her!
Tessa's friends at work are amazed that she's bypassing her usual enormous plate of food after her shift. She also has mentioned the mental struggle she's having not to cheat, but is holding true to her promise.
Clara Taylor is struggling. She's a snacker who likes to graze most of the day. Her choices of beans and rice have been -okay-. She is dreaming about fresh fruit, cranberry juice, and chocolate cereal in the morning.
When out running errands for lunch today, at one stop I could smell the McD's food smells drifting into my air-space. I stopped in my path and absorbed the luscious scent. I had a conversation with myself that sounded like this...
"Boy, I'm hungry. I think I smell french fries, a tall Dr. Pepper, and a double hamburger...hold the pickle."
"Hey, stop thinking about food. You're consumed with what you CAN'T have to eat."
"But I'm hungry."
"You only have three more days and then you can eat ANYTHING you want."
Pondering to myself..."I have the money to buy anything I want to eat. I'm just like all those people who are waiting in the drive-thru. I could buy myself lunch."
"Wouldn't it be awful to be hungry and smell that wonderful food smell right now and not be able to buy myself lunch? Or worse, not know when my next meal will be?"
"Yes, and that's why we're eating beans and rice..."
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