Thursday, day 4 of the hunger challenge was uneventful. I heard only one complaint about food and then we went on with our day of oatmeal, rice and navajo fried bread. Today has been much the same, but I can tell you I am relieved to know that supper tonight will be something different. There is an excitement in the air at knowing we have made it. Isaak even told Grandma that it was hard, but we made it even when we wanted to quit.
For the kids and I our most difficult challenge has been the lack of snacks. We are used to smaller meals and snacks in between. So we have been hungry, late afternoon has been the hardest. Jim normally eats three meals, so he said it hasn't bothered him. He also eats the same things for breakfast and lunch during a normal week, so the monotony hasn't bothered him much either. But we did both give up soda for the whole week, that is a milestone!
I have been challenged to include more rice in our regular meal plans and plan some nights without meat. Since Jim's diabetis, I had introduced meat into all our meals because it was carb free, but he has done quite well without it. The money we saved on groceries this week will be sent for growing gardens in Haiti or to the Saharawa people in the African desert, two places our church has an active presence. There were many choices, such as goats and water filters, but the kids found the gardens to be the most appealing.
Have a great weekend! The kids are heading out for their sleepover and Jim and I will enjoy ourselves at the Weekend to Remember for couples in Appleton.
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