Juice Fast, Day One

Just finished day one of our juice fast. 

Here we are, day one of our juice fast.

I didn't like it. 

I don't like the feeling of weakness that comes from not ingesting protein and fats.  I don't like not getting to share food with my children, throwing the celebratory factor off keel.  If this fast does nothing else, it will at least affirm those two blessings:  the strength that comes from eating protein/fats and celebrating life's joys and victories over difficulties with food that is shared with your family.  As an example, today:  Rosie had a cavity filled.  It was a big deal, that nervousness ahead of time, the waiting in the chair, and coping with the fear of the needle.  But then came the relief...it was over!  And she was stronger for it!  Joshua also had his first ever cavity filled.  His apprehensions expressed themselves more forcefully, however, as he endured shivers the whole way through the procedure.  Tonight at bed, though, he declared, "God has helped me through so many things!"  And not to be outdone, Isaiah, blissfully charging ahead in our Red Light, Green Light family game at the park after the dental appointments were over, suffered a painful bite from our own dog, who was on a leash with Rosie, but too excited by the prospect of so many little people starting and stopping,  That ended the game, but not his indomitable spirit.  So we had many little joys and triumphs to celebrate.  Nevertheless, while the kids snacked on their fun foods from Safeway, Tim and I sipped our Mean Green juices.

On the practical side, I'm really thankful I worked diligently to get as many meals for the kids into the freezer as I did.  This will make our new routine easier.  The kids are looking forward to kosher beef hot dogs tomorrow with already baked homemade buns--one of our favorite and occasional treats.

This is what Rosie thinks about trips

to the dentist!

On the positive side, it really wasn't horrible.  I only felt woozie off and on.  And I have one day under my belt of giving my body a decent chance to get stronger and, to use Joe's words, "reboot itself"!

Isaiah, Pre-Bitten-By-Our-Own-Dog-State

Joshua, still numb but relieved!