The First Day

Today was my first day of non-veganism.

Friends, I would be lying to you if I said it wasn't absolutely delicious! Never, ever again will I go for 7 1/2 months without eating cheese.  Ever.  It is far too wonderful. 

Would you care to hear about my first meal(s)?  No? Then leave.  Because I'm going to tell you anyways. 

Breakfast: apple
Lame, I know.  Wait.  It gets better.

Lunch: Sushi -  California Roll. Dragon Roll. Spicy Crunchy Shrimp Roll.  Teriyaki Beef.  Vegetable Tempura.  Dumplings.  It was FANTABULOUS.

Dinner: Chipotle.  With pork.  And cheese.

Oh friends... going without something for so long, it makes you appreciate it so much more!!! I've never had such a party on my tongue before.  It was awesome. 

I know right now, I'm riding on the tide of beautiful "new" tastes.  But I also know over the next few weeks I am going to have to guard my heart against the enemy, twisting this into something it is not.  I do not regret my decision to be vegan, but it is time for me to go back.  It is time.  I know this.  I am not a failure because of it, I did not make this commitment because of anything other than God's command.  And I did not go back because of anything less.   I pray that the Lord will graciously use this experience for his own glory, and to refine me into something other than the worldly creature I all too often am.