Life is more than cookie dough ice cream

I struggled writing this blog. Being out of words is very rare for me. However, I really cannot even begin to explain in words how much God has shown me his amazing love through this process. But, with a little prayer and some fingers that are running on rice cakes I will try to put in words what an amazing journey I have been on for the past 15 days. I am in awe to say the least on how much I rely on food instead of going straight to him. When times get stressful I will admit I run to the fridge instead of running straight to God’s arms for comfort. Right around day 8ish eating everyday meals became a pleasure instead of a task. My relationship with God has grown by pulling out the bible during meal time where I normally would be stuffing my face with a Chick-Fil-A sandwich. Some highlights of my experience have to be going down the aisle in the grocery store looking at all the wonderful flavors this past Saturday. The people around me carting their bread and meat could not help but stare at me when I sat in front of the freezer eyeing all the delicious flavors especially cookie dough for at minimum of 8-10 minutes. I then realized perhaps the Devil was taunting me to cheat because I was so tempted to give in so I made a dash for the produce section.

I too dream of my Grande Vanilla Latte. Although, I have come to realize the things such as ice cream and Starbucks that normally make my day wonderful have subsided. I do not need ‘extra things’ to make my day great I just need to pray a tad bit more for him to top my day off. This has been the most eye opening experience. I have shared my faith by telling the Daniel and the Lion story 30+ times which I believe is what the fast is 50% about. I am so proud to be part of such an AMAZING group. Thank you for all of your inspirational blogs. CAMBODIA HERE WE COME!