Day 9, 1/9/13 – Eat, a cold, rainy day, screamed for some comfort food. So, to Panera Bread I went. Cookies, bread, pastries, oh but wait, trying to cut down on calories. So, I went for 50/50, half healthy spinach salad, half comfort food, white cheddar mac & cheese. All in moderation, right? I resisted the cookies, breads and pastries. Mostly because it was late in the day and they were out of my favorite, shortbread. Day 3 of resistance, have I lost those holiday pounds yet? Pray, my prayer today was for safe travels for my son, John, returning from a conference at Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina. My prayer was answered. Joy, the joy I gained from this day was simple happiness. Happiness that comes from knowing that I have a safe, warm, dry place to call home at the end of each day.