Oorwinning!

This is the word we use in Afrikaans for when someone has beaten something. Maybe conquer is the better word. Or victory…Well you get the point. I just returned from Ship shop. (our onboard shop that is stacked full of yummy chocolate, cookies, Pringles and so many other delicious goodies.) I went up there to get a snack. By snack I mean the healthier option – nuts. First I stopped by my accountable friend to see if she was available to go to the ship shop with me, but she was busy. I had to do this on my own. So I climbed all twelve stairs and turned right at the top. Then  as short left. As soon as I got to deck 7 I ducked into the Library and decided to get another book to read. I was stalling. I drew courage from somewhere (has to be Jesus because I prayed about food and my problems with it just last night – and He knows my heart). So I walked up to the not-too-friendly-ship-shop girl and asked her for a bag of peanuts and a small packet of Doritos. Then I reversed and ran down the stairs before the chocolate voices reached my ears.

So here I am sitting in my office without chocolate. Oorwinning! Victory! Beaten! Yay!