Hello. My name is Heather. I am a sugar addict. I am twelve hours since my last hit – it was a red gummy bear. Eighteen days ago, I set out to live a sugar clean lent. In that span, I have one day clean. Lent, among other things, is a time to bring us to awareness of our faults. Awareness leads us to the place we can do something about it. Lent is about disciplining ourselves; when it comes to sugar, there is only minimal restraint. Day 18, it is a new day. Awareness. Again, I face my life of good intentions and lack of discipline and follow-through. The lack of discipline does not bother me too much. I have always been a more flexible, ever-changing person. Don’t get me wrong, I also like plans and organization, but I do not set them in concrete. I operate in a world of “ish” – Dinner is 5:30ish; bedtime for the kids, 7:30ish. There is a schedule, but if we are glued to a book or h...
An attempt to notice the quiet whispers of God.