Day Four...

Howdy folks!! Day four has arrived, and I feel fine. You'd think it was the end of the world or something (cheap R.E.M. reference)... I substitute taught today, and found myself embraced in a conversation about Five Guys Burgers & Fries with two fellow co-workers. It's amazing, because they're food tastes really good, but upon further research, I found out that Men's Fitness Magazine has their french fries listed as the fourth unhealthiest food in America. For something that's so bad for me, it's easy to work up a smile when they pour the extra tray in the bag after giving you your ordered size. I admit, I've craved their food before. I can recall each time I've been there it's been such a blast, but whenever I finished my food I always felt sick. Then later I craved it again. The question begs, "Why do we let ourselves go?"

Please be in prayer for my mother, Carolyn. She was admitted to the hospital today for chest pains. They are keeping her overnight. I found out they need me to watch my Grandma tonight. One of the first things that popped into my head upon finding out I would be in Columbus tonight, is "Golden Chopsticks is close by, awesome!" That's one of my favorite Chinese places. Then I realized that I've over indulged at places that are local to certain areas, because I knew I wouldn't get much of a chance if any to come back. Like if I was in California right now, they'd have to lock down all the In-N-Out Burgers, cause I'd be all over that.

The idea of my mom in the hospital also felt like the stress could only be relieved with eating something. As one of my comedy mentors, Jeff Jena once said "Nervousness is just energy. Channel it into something positive". He meant on stage to use it when I have butterflies, but that can be used in any and all walks of life! My singles' pastor, Max Boothby also says that "Worry is practical atheism." Why should we be worried when Jesus has overcome the world?

I weighed myself this morning, and it appeared I had lost a pound. Thank you guys for all your prayers and encouragement!!

Matthew 6:25 - "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?"

Peace Out,
Rich Jones
www.richjonescomedy.com