A WEEK OF EMOTIONS

• First, of course no surprise with this one but our country has made history by electing the first black/white/muti racial.... president. I'll refrain from commenting except to say I am glad I didn't have the urge to eat during the whole event. In fact, I didn't even consider it. There was a time in my past when ANYTHING experienced emotionally would send me marching toward the snack basket my Momma always kept in the kitchen. Of course the salty crunchies had to be followed by something smooth and creamy and sweet. But, not too much anymore. I will probably always have the tendency to want to eat to cope with emotions but I've noticed I am much more aware and in control thanks to all I learned and experienced with Hungry Hearts!
• Secondly, 2 people decided to no longer be my friend. Now, to explain; I have always been a person who has long lasting and very wonderful friendships. So, this is a new experience for me. The reason it is noteworthy here is because back in the day when I had a full blown hungry Heart, I would have eaten myself into oblivion because of lesser than this! I would have been so upset, sad, & maybe even depressed. But I noticed something about myself this week. It didn't bother me for myself! I hurt for the others involved. I know me and what I am capable of giving to friendships. I didn't do anything personally to hurt either person. It's just a case of association. I happen to be involved with certain people personally (family on one account and friendship/relationship on another) which is a problem for these 2 individuals who by the way are totally unrelative. They don't even know one another. It just happened that something that has never before happened to me has happened now twice in the same week!
• 3rd and final for now as the week isn't over yet; I have a great new job opportunity that I am very excited about but somewhat concerned about at the same time. I wonder if I can handle it physically as I am still dealing with a few issues where pain and inflammation are concerned. I also have concerns about my Dad being more alone than he already is with my working only part time now. Our home is very peaceful and tranquil and a place of rest and comfort. But all that silence and emptiness can get to a person after a while! He has his music and ministry that keeps his mind well occupied and I am so grateful for that. But my Dad, like me, loves to connect and communicate with others, after we've had some quiet time to ourselves. He always had my Mom and she alone was enough for him. Now she's gone and no amount of being with others is enough for him! He's always looking for that sweet smile, listening for that melodic voice. I hurt for him and hope someday soon he will find someone to ease the longing ache in his heart at least a little. I just don't want him to be so lonely he wants to go home to be with her. At least when I'm home there is activity and noise and hustle and bustle as I work in the house or talk on the phone or chat with him. When Janetta and Hannah are here it is even so much better. After Christmas they will probably not be able to be here as often as they have been. He won't get out much in the winter, especially by himself and winters are hard emotionally on a lot of folks anyway! So, understandably I am concerned.
• All the above have caused me to have a wide array of emotions this week. Fortunately I have not even desired at all to turn to food to comfort my Hungry Heart! I really learned alot about myself this week and it has been a positive learning experience, thank the Lord.
• I learned that my Hungry Heart isn't near as hungry as it used to be!