Day 18 of 21

Happy Valentines Day! It has come down to 3 days left (after today that is)! I am very thankful for the opportunity that I have had to participate in the fast. I know I won't be able to blog again until day 22 - the day of breaking the fast! I do think that this has shown me how much I really don't need when it comes to food. As far as coffee is concerned, I will drink again but most likely will drink decaffeinated. I am not going to be legalistic with it and avoid caffeine, but definitely drink it in moderation. I think my choices of food will have more options now as well. Who would have ever thought that I would be one to eat more healthy. I recognize very much how junk fills my life on the inside. I want to honor HIM with my body - better. I am very thankful for my older two kids and their going through this with Bettina and I. I am very very proud of them. I know that the journey was not an easy one, but sacrifice was never meant to be easy. They continue to amaze me at how far they are in their maturity than I was at their age. Praise the Lord, for HE is good, HIS love endures forever!!! God Bless.