Ration Challenge Day Seven

Nearly there now. Last day for us although others have finished.

How do we feel? It's interesting but I am feeling not hungry and finding I can't finish the meal dished out in the size bowl I would usually use.

Rice and beans, flat bread. This is what we couldn't eat. Empty container had our 70g of cheese. All gone!!

 Maybe it's because it's nearly the same every day. I am beginning to feel sympathy for those Israelites. God provided mannah (not sure what that was) in the morning and quail (all those bones!) in the evening - for 40 years!! No wonder they lamented, "Take us back to Egypt. There was plenty to eat there. We remember all the cucumbers, melons,leeks, onions and garlic. We had all we wanted." Mmmm, garlic...

Well we're not short of food. We've had plenty and have about 2 kilos of rice left as well as quite a bit of oil, some flatbread  and some teabags. (We've 'enjoyed' quite a bit of hot water. "How would you like your water, Dear? Hot or cold?")

Frequently asked questions?
Were you hungry?
No.
Was it hard to resist goodies?
Strangely enough no, but we know we can eat them after tomorrow - if we want to.
Did it help you identify with refugees?
Just a little.
We realise that food is only a part of the situation. For them it goes on for ages. There is uncertainty and unrest and discomfort. We enjoyed our warm fire and warm beds and security.
Were your innards affected by the change of food?
I had wondered about this but our shared apple at night (part of our 'reward' for raising over $1000 seems to have kept things going.
And if you are reading this, my dear Doctor, my blood pressure readings have been excellent the last few mornings.
Did you have withdrawal symptoms?
I had thought here might be problems with the lack of sugar and coffee. But no ill effects. My doctor will also be pleased about the lack of sugar!
How much did you raise?
At last count $1160 but people were still putting money in our hands at church this  morning which will take it to $1210. Thank You.
Were you grumpy?
You will need to ask others this one but I don't think I was any worse than usual!
Did you lose weight?
Yes. But I don't expect it will all stay off once we get back to our usual food. I hope some of it will be gone though.
Were you short on energy?
Not at all. We did all the usual things and I think I even slept  better than usual except for last night when someone in our street was making a disturbance which prompted me to be outside in my night attire and bare feet at 3 am. I even think I felt more energetic than usual, maybe.
Will you be eating rice this week?
NOOOOO!
What will you choose to eat for breakfast?
Toast. Vegemite. Maybe avocado. I think we will need to add other foods carefully or else my innards may be a problem. and I'm not sure about coffee...

I'll let you know in one last blog after we finish.