Shocked....not Sugar Shocked

This is rambling!
I have felt so liberated by the things I have quit. I will say I have had to get on FB to reply to a couple of messages and look at some dresses I heard about.  I did not creep FB. I am getting over the sugar thing, that is shocking to me! I told Chad our oven has been used   the least amount in the last 2 and 1/2 weeks since we have been married. I am a baker...nothing too good, just something quick and filling.  I do need to quit Diet Coke but, I take after my grandmother when I say you have to have Diet Coke with pizza, Mexican, and popcorn. I have a few items to add to that list but, I will follow her traditions. I love me some Diet Coke! I also started hot yoga with some girl pals on the weekend. I have never in my life sweated so much! I looked like I had just jumped in a pool! I am not exaggerating!  My skin felt so soft afterwards!  Can't wait til next time!

I read this post from a stranger that I stalk.  It was beautiful to me. I get it.  My kids have enough and I pray I can teach them to be content with enough. 
God is working on me.  He has been really hitting things home lately.  I had this wonderful dinner with my MIL yesterday and we discussed this journey God has carried and led us through.  I will say the last four weeks have been some of the most spiritual and eye opening ones in my life.  I feel like my grandmother leaving me has left me in a state of self reflection of who I am.  Who I am in Christ mainly.   It is almost like I lost her and gained a stronger connection to God.  Could it be that her being in Heaven with Him has caused this? I know it sounds crazy but, it has really hit me.  I find that there are some of us who do not like to self reflect, either they are in a state of constant negativity or have the rose colored glasses.  Self reflection can really make you insecure but, self reflection with Christ can make the cream rise to the top...or the dirt release....where ever you are at.  This may not make sense to some of you but, I am grateful for the gift of God showing me his presence and encouraging me to speak truth and seeing the road I must take.