Dinner #19

We are almost at the half way mark. I realize that this 40 day food journey is much more. I mean I knew this test was going to have more significance that just stretching a buck or a meal. But I have the revelation that it is putting food back in its proper perspective for me. I always loved to eat than I found the love to cook (thank you Ina! and my sisters lovingly call me Ina Jr...love her!) and those two things together can be a deadly combination. Ever hear the expression, "don't trust a skinny chef"...well let's just say everyone trusted me, if you get my drift. :) But it was emotional as well. Food served as a great source of comfort in my life these past few years. It made me happy, worthy and it also served as my reward. Even though I knew I was good at what I did at work it was hardly recognized or rewarded. Yes I received a healthy weekly paycheck but guess what? I want to hear that I am appreciated, that I make a difference, that I am an intricate part of the process. I knew I made a difference but darn it, if the higher ups could only tell you once in awhile. So for anyone who is of a place of authority...tell your employees, your spouse, your child that you appreciate them and that you recognize them and love them. You cannot imagine how that makes a person feel. And so.....emotional eating is a very real term and a very real action. I know....I lived it....until now. Thank you Lord for breaking the bondage of overeating and emotional eating. Thank you for putting food back in its proper place with me. Thank you for healing my heart, my head and my soul and making me feel special, appreciated and worthy each and every day. Man may let me down but you....Never!

Ingredients:

• Leftover chicken, shredded
• Lettuce
• Cucumber
• Tomato
• Blue cheese, crumbled
• Blue cheese dressing, light

Items needed: 0 cost

DINNER SERVED: Salad with chicken

By the way...life is fantastic!

Psalm 138:8