God Knows I Ate a Cookie

Thank you, Lin, for your kind remarks about my poem. And, yes, when you talk to God, just pretend you are talking to your best friend. And share everything with Him. Because, actually He is your best friend. Someone you can turn to for all your concerns, or just to say "Hi, God! How are you today." Now I want to go to your site and read one of your poems. ~Darlene

Your comments are encouraging. Thanks, Jennifer. May God bless and be with your mom as she copes with diabetes also. And your friend with the new way to make his donuts sounds delicious. I like the idea of pudding frosting. I will try it. Those little sf pudding cups make nice snacks to carry with you when others are eating ice cream, etc.When my grandson was little, he asked me for chocolate pudding. All I had was vanilla. He said, "Oh that's ok, Grandma. I'll just pretend it's chocolate." Wise child!The power of the imagination might just work for us diabetics, as well!

Thanks, Viv, good advice. Eat slow and savor each bite! :) Darlene

Thanks Kim, for responding. You're right, I did try to be humorous as I was writing this, but it is a serious subject as well. And I pray for all the people with diabetes out there and also here on poetry soup that God may help them manage their diabetes.Because the consequences can be severe.I am managing mine by switching my diet to 80 % vegetarian diet and finding substitutes for the sweet taste I love. But sweetest of all is Jesus. Blessings, Darlene

Thanks, Bill, and how true what you say! I lost weight. I used to be 145 lbs, and now I'm down to 114. But the cravings still are there. I exercise more and I never liked the taste of water. But I switched to sparkling flavored water and that helps.Lifestyle changes and diet, I know now are very important. And now, instead of reaching for a sweetI reach for my pen and write. Any distraction helps if you can fight the urge until it passesThe smells and sights are what draws us all in. ~~Darlene

Thanks for the story about your dad, Jan. You know I'm not just talking about cookies, it's ice cream, pie, candy, etc. Why is it our cravings for what we should not eat are so strong! Sugar is poison. And like the devil, it draws us to it. Which is what the evil one wants. Please be careful, Jan, and watch your weight and try and keep your cravings under control. Since diabetes is in your family, there is a high chance you will develop it. Do not let excess fat accumulate around your middle stomach area. Those are the people most likely to develop diabetes. And I think you know it is a good idea to have your blood sugar checked when you visit your doctor. Blessings, Darlene