Why I Gave Up Desserts 8 Years Ago and Sunday Morning Coffee

Many of you are aware that eight years ago I decided to give up desserts. It’s been a long journey and frustrating at times, but it’s been good.

Today I am going to share why I made this personal decision to give up desserts. Thanks for joining me today for Sunday Morning Coffee as I have so much more to share, including another new house project!

Season 4 Volume 7

About Me

A few days ago I shared some new healthy recipes for flavored coffee creamers. I loved writing this post because it felt as if I was getting rid of my last bad habit.

And wow, the response was incredible. In the post, and on social media, I mentioned that I gave up desserts eight years ago.

I received a lot of comments and some were questioning why I was so harsh to give up desserts.

I didn’t just give them up on a whim.

There is a story and here it is.

It was a summer evening eight years ago and my son Michael was enjoying dinner with us on the back patio. He had been sick and complained of a lump on his neck.

We didn’t think much of it but I strongly encouraged him to get it checked out.

He ended up needing a biopsy and the results came back with lymphoma.

To say this rocked our world was an understatement. Oddly, the doctor needed to do another biopsy to send the results to a different lab. And then another lab.

About four days into it, I decided to give up desserts. I am not sure why I did it but I just felt like I had to give up something to support my son. To be honest, I was praying that I could have cancer and not my son.

And so we waited and did some research on finding oncologists in the area.

And then we got the phone call.

Two biopsies and four labs later, they were 100% sure my son had been misdiagnosed. He did not have cancer. He had mononucleosis.

So, we were one of the lucky ones. And, because of that, I decided that maybe there was a reason I had to continue not eating desserts for a long time.

Eight years later I still don’t eat them.

As a mom, it’s something I did for my son, and it just felt right to keep doing it.

Some day that may change, but for now I am good with it.

My Latest Project

I have a new project this week.

Now that the new weight room is all set in the Carriage House, the old weight room needs to be reconfigured.

And where was our old weight room located? In the Sleeping Porch on the 2nd floor.

I am not exactly sure what to do with it.

We need a place for grandkids to stay so it will need to have a crib.

All I have done so far is add a rug (which I love!) a table and a portable crib.

We don’t need another bedroom.

Any ideas?

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My Biggest Challenge This Week

I have a new obsession and it’s kind of a good thing. But then it might not be.

Reading.

Just so you know, I have always loved to read.

Last year, I read 224 books. On my Kindle of course.

But this year I have noticed that the minute I have a free second, I want to read. When I am in my car, I also want to listen to an audiobook.

And of course every night I read in bed before I fall asleep (it actually helps me fall asleep).

Is there such a thing as reading too much?

A few of my recently read and liked books:

• Thank You For Listening, Julia Whelan
• The Women, Kristin Hannah
• Coconut Key Book Series, Hope Holloway

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• Start the kitchen garden project by adding 90 cubic feet of new soil. So much work!
• Head to the beach for some R&R.

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I shared so many fun items last week. Glassware and florals for Valentine’s Day, our new weight room in the Carriage House, my healthy coffee creamer recipes, a soup and salad recipe, and ways to make your home a less stressful environment.

Tap on any link for more.

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This week I am sharing how to make terracotta pots look vintage, my favorite spring florals, and lots of recipes that include, Meyer lemon cream pie, French onion soup toast, healthy Caesar salad, and new flower spring cookies. How fun is that?

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My Favorite Finds

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• Valentine’s Day Dinner at Home – S4/V6
• Home Projects – S4/V5
• Why I Love Serena and Lily – S4/V4
• Why I Love January – S4/V3
• Valentine’s Day Plans – S4/V2
• The New Year – S4/V1

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This Week’s Top Sellers

We shared a lot of our favorite home items this week and here are the top sellers!

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