Praise the Lord… who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s. -Psalm 103:5, NIV As I watch my 6-year old hop circles around me (because walking is “too boring”), I’m reminded of an idea I often hear — the desire to bottle a child’s energy and sell…
Month: March 2014
Detox Days 5-7: The Benefits
On Day 1 I was warned to “Follow the program, to the letter.” I know I have failed here, yet the benefits are still amazing to me! My skin has cleared up. I long for walnuts instead of chips. I don’t need to take naps; so I haven’t. My pants don’t fit anymore, in a…
Detox Day 4: It’s Tough to Follow the Plan
I really wanted to follow this detox to a “T.” Whenever I commit to a project, I want to give it my all and receive full benefits. But in the interest of time (not having much of it), I’ve come to peace with simply doing what I genuinely can, prioritizing what I believe to be…
Detox Days 2-3: From Fog to Fabulous
Yesterday, I felt so awful, I didn’t want to write. I still had a headache on top of being hungry, fatigued and grumpy (and I had committed to sing for worship at church- not the best day for this, but God showed up anyway). I took a 3 hour nap in the middle of the…
Detox Day 1: Already Lost 1 Lb. From Prep Days
Let me reiterate from my introductory detox post: I am not doing this to loose weight, but that is certainly a welcomed side effect! I’m doing this because: 1. I have autoimmune liver disease/PBC and I don’t want to have it anymore. 2. I’m getting older and the bad food I put in my body…
Ann Suk Wang, Kidlit Author 