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The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Day 24

I'm on Day 24 of my 40-day Sugar Fast.
I'm past many of the symptoms I had in the beginning,
but I'm having stomach issues. 
I think it's coffee!

It's been on the hardest things I've ever done,
but one of the best!
I've lost some pounds.  I've gained far more!


Yesterday, I got a message from my supervisor
that my morning client had canceled services for the day.
I so needed a morning to just sit and feed on all that God has been teaching me.
Each chapter has been exactly what I've needed for each day.

The day she addressed healing past hurts,
Holy Spirit brought to my mind some issues that I needed to deal with.
The day she dealt with boredom and idle minds,
I was scrolling, switching back and forth from Facebook, Word Cross,
Instagram, and Pinterest to fill the loneliness.

Sometimes, I feel so alone.
I miss the familiar.
I miss community.
I miss seeing people that I know.

Anyone else get what I'm talking about?

I've filled that void with on-line everything and FOOD!
I always feel the need to munch at night. 
Night is when I am lonely, afraid-
when most of my panic attacks happen.
My eating keeps me from thinking about anything,
and so does social media.


I've made a decision to close FB and IG.
I'm hoping that Blogging doesn't become a go-to now.
I have tendencies that are unhealthy, and
I have to guard against too much of anything.

I'm down 15 pounds since Christmas.
I am feeling better, but certainly not where I need to be.
It honestly has nothing to do with body fat and more to do with
the emotional weight I have carried around for years.

I didn't get this way overnight and I won't heal overnight.
I will continue to take small steps daily to get there.


 Christy and family are at Disney World.
Troy had a business trip over the weekend
that was planned months ago.
They decided to make a vacation out of it.


She and the babies flew there on Tuesday.
Yes, she did!  Two little ones. 
Harrison didn't like flying, but he's loving Disney!


 And this little princess who was sooo very shy
this time last year, is a social butterfly,
meeting new friends.
She is loving it!  Roller coasters and all!

A work-weekend for me.
What does your weekend look like?


Comments

  1. LindaFebruary 28, 2020 at 4:55 AM

    I simply can't believe how much the grandkids have grown. I hope you don't shut down Blogger--I have missed you so much, Bonnie.

    I'll email you later with the goings on here. smiles

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  2. TheresaMarch 3, 2020 at 5:23 AM

    I am proud of you for doing whatever it takes! I don't eat much sugar, just a cookie now and then:) I pray that you continue to drop the weight and that you will find peace in your life in all things! Sending HUGS and PRAYERS your way!

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