I am looking ahead at a new week and looking behind at a fairly accomplished weekend. I survived two birthday parties and an anniversary open house without getting into sugar!

My dear cousin sent me some inspirational "ditties" and one has really helped me: "I asked God to take away my habit." (It shows a "happy face" gobbling chocolates.) "God said, 'No. It is not up to Me to take it away, but for you to give it up.'" I thought that was very good, putting the responsibility where it belongs. (Thanks, Staci!)

It feels good to hold my head high, to know I'm doing the right thing. That is the by-product--God's peace.