Today I am thankful for good books and good friends. This morning we had book club at my good friend Kendra's house with some of my other good friends, Lani, Amy, Mary, Amanda (not me, a different one) and Kendra. We discussed this book. I've really enjoyed reading books by Merrilee Boyack and this one was just as good as the others. As women we really do carry so much guilt over things often beyond our control. Her book helped to put things into perspective as well as pointing out some ways that we can get rid of some of the guilt that we carry in our lives. I highly recommend this book to everyone. In fact, if I had the money, I would buy one and send it to all the women I know. It is that good. I plan on re-reading it, as soon as I get it back from my the person I loaned it too.

Today I am also thankful for good friends. Some of you may know that I have been attempting to go 21 days without sweets. This includes candy, chocolate, cookies, sugary drinks and other sugary items. Earlier this year I went 3 months without chocolate. That was nothing compared to this. At least then I could still eat something sweet. I do admit that I have cheated a little. I have had hot chocolate twice, but can you blame me with the snow and wind we've had? I've also had rootbeer and sprite one time each. And, I also indulged a little in jello salad that was really more like a dessert. But I have not had any chocolate, candy, cookies or cake for 15 days, and to me that is quite an accomplishment. Just today I had to turn down pumpkin pie and birthday cake. :(

Where the good friends come in is, I would not have done this without the support and encouragement of my good friends. Some of them have been suffering near death going without right along with me. Others I am sure are wondering what motivates a person to go without such treasures in life, by choice. At times I have wondered this myself. Nonetheless, thank you to my friends for your support and encouragement and for rolling your eyes at me when I'm not looking. ;)