Enjoying Friendship and Family

I went to a birthday party for a dear friend last night.  It was so nice to sit at the restaurant surrounded by godly friends and not stress about the food.  I did not have to worry how I was going to run when I got home, what I was going to have to eat the next day, and stress myself out the afternoon before making sure I could eat that night.  I sat with friends, drank my water, enjoyed just enough food, even dessert, and enjoyed really listening to people.  I thanked God for that little piece of freedom.  This morning, I got up, ate my breakfast with my kids before school and was able to enjoy them.  I went on a home visit with water in hand in case I got thirsty, drank it not worried about it making me gain a pound and even enjoyed my snack to fuel my body so I could serve the people I was going to see.  I felt more energy and felt I could focus on my clients better.  I then drove to pick up my little ones from preschool and went home to sit and have lunch with them instead of downing a combo meal while they begged for some in the car.  Instead of worrying about exercising it all off or calling a babysitter to watch them so I could run, I did something I hardly ever allow myself to do....I rested.  Little pieces of freedom.  Thank you Jesus for all of these.  11 days of no scale, no soft drinks, no running, and no fast food to feel those voids in my life.  Jesus, fill the empty spaces and make me whole in you.  Thank you these eleven days that when You act, You act mightily.  You fight for your children.  Thank you for loving me. 
Fran