Day 37, 2/6/2013 - Eat, today I was true to my diet with somewhat healthy choices. My inner chant until vacation at the end of the month, "Must lose weight, must lose weight, must lose weight..." Pray, today I pray that the fog of denial will lift for one whom I loved. Fog, it's powerful; it surrounds you and seems to close in around you. Denial is powerful. Not powerful and productive, powerful and hurtful. Addictions have such power over us. And being in denial is hurtful to everyone, family, friends, etc.

Joy, my joy is simple, I spoke to my sister today. We both lead such hectic lives. I called her on a whim this morning as I drove to work. We were able to catch up in those few moments as we both drove to our offices. I told her I loved her as we said goodbye. Those few moments made my day, I hope they did the same for her. Family is so important, never take it for granted.

Day 36, 2/5/2013 - Eat, today went to Applebee's for my favorite salad, the Oriental Chicken Salad. It did not disappoint, delicious! Pray, prayers of thanksgiving. Results for my friend, Val, benign, God is good! Joy, my joy today was in flipping the page to February on my "Plan B" calendar. February is, Trust Your Crazy Ideas. An excerpt,  "New ideas always encounter criticism and opposition. But remember, all great ideas started in somebody's basement...with a vision. The key is to believe in yourself and persevere. So trust your crazy ideas.They could change the world!" This is a reminder for me not to be fearful of my creative spirit, for we never know what we will encounter on our journey. Never compromise or settle for the same things over and over.

Day 35, 2/4/2013 - Eat, today I am still enjoying the relaxing afterglow of the weekend at the Angel's Nest B & B. Since it is back to reduced calories today, I will describe the breakfast I enjoyed on Saturday. Wonderful puff pancakes with berries and bacon. I didn't know that pancakes could be that fluffy/light and still be so tasty, yum! Pray, today I pray for my friend Val, who had a procedure on Friday. I pray that all went well and the biopsies will be benign. Joy, my joy is simple today, I am joyful that I stayed on task. So many days I let things and interruptions distract me and get me off task. Today was a productive day.

Day 34, 2/3/2013 - Eat, it happens once a year, the Super Bowl. This year was no different with regards to eating. The munchies abounded. I added my cream cheese appetizer to the mix. Cream cheese, pumpkin butter, green onions, pecans and bacon. You can never go wrong with bacon. Right? Burger sliders, queso, chips and cake were also there lest you believe I only indulged in a few appetizers. Of course this Super Bowl will go down in history as the one where the lights went out in New Orleans. When all else fails, eat more munchies, and that I did! I have now consumed my sodium content for the week. Pray, today a prayer of thanksgiving,  for friends such as Scott and Yvonne and their family, who are always so very inclusive. Love you guys! Joy, my joy comes from the fantastic weekend I had. From traveling with a friend, to dinner with family, to watching the game with long time friends. On this day... I am blessed!

Day 33, 2/2/2013 - Eat,  today we visited Granbury, TX. Lunch was on the infamous Town Square at the Brazos Smokehouse. Had the Primetime Stack, Texas toast, mashed potatoes & gravy, prime rib, tomatoes, all topped with Swiss cheese. Surprisingly good mix of flavors. Pray, today I pray for my friend and I that we continue our restful "somewhat unpluged" weekend in Weatherford,  TX. Joy, my joy today has to be the weather, once again. A weekend vacation with walking outside and it is sunny and 72 on February 2, unbelievable. It was an awesome day!

Day 32, 2/1/2013 - Eat, today I enjoyed The Mesquite Pit of Weatherford, TX. Had a wonderfully grilled pork chop with country sides of baked potato and green beans. Delicious.  Pray, my prayer today is for much deserved rest and relaxation for my friend and I as we enjoy the Angel's Nest B & B in Weatherford, TX. Joy, my joy was in seeing family who live in Weatherford. It's a small town but has a lot of charm. Feeling more relaxed already.

Day 31, 1/31/2013 - Eat, today I had home cooking, thanks to my mothers of multiples group. Ham & dumplings (several agreed that chicken & dumpling are good, but ham and dumplings are even better), glazed carrots, spinach salad with warm bacon dressing. It is even better when you didn't have to prepare it. And to top it off we had chocolate turtle cake for dessert...omg...over the top richness. All was glorious. Pray, today I pray for the two moms who couldn't be with us, that they can be with us when we gather next. They were both missed. Joy, my joy is in this group of ladies. We have been there for each other through thick and thin. As our twins and we grow older our perspective changes a bit but not the friendships and bonds that have been formed.