What's the Plan?

There are times in my life when I would love to know what the plan is.

I believe I DON'T know for a reason.  I trust in God.  I do.  I am human though and sometimes just wonder.

I am going through a time right now where I know He is working things out.  Taking me out of my comfort zone for sure!  Guatemala??  What??

That is just one of the things. 

I found myself in a situation recently that I realized I needed to apologize to someone.  That person chose to not forgive me.  Their choice, I know.  It still hurts to realize a relationship is severed.

I have also recently had something happen where someone has hurt me.  Someone who I would hope wouldn't do that.  They did.  There has been no apology from them.  Actually quite the contrary.  No communication at all. 

I have seen some relationships fade away & some get stronger lately.  I find myself mourning the ones that go away then I realize maybe it's the one that was only for a season.  God knows what He is doing.  My prayer is that I am obedient to Him.

I am looking into my near future with some excitement (a little nervous too). A mission trip.  New friends to meet.  New goals to meet :) and I have a child that is venturing into a new season of his life. 

Life is good.  Even during the rough times I believe it's good.  I will be stronger when I come through the other side.  I heard in a Bible study a while back that God never leaves us in the midst of pain & struggle.  He sees us through it.  He see us THROUGH it.  That means we will come out on the other side of the pain & struggle.  We will be stronger for it.  Wiser too I hope :) 

Do you have some things going on right now?  Things you just feel like aren't going to get any better?
I would love to pray for you.   Leave a comment. If you don't want to leave details just comment "please pray". I will do that for you.  I believe God knows what you need.  I would be honored to lift you up in prayer.

Be Blessed & Healthy!!

Do you have a plan?

Have you really thought about having a plan for staying on your healthy eating/exercising course over the holidays?  Oh there are so many blogs & websites out there that are offering LOTS of advice.  I just heard one I hadn't heard before.  If you are a drinker, have a glass of water between each drink.  I'm thinking that will help a couple ways really.   What about the one - eating before you go to the party.  Now that is a good one.  My only problem is I eat before then I get there & feel like I can just skip right to the sugar-filled yummies!  When I am asked to bring a dish I always bring my fresh veggies & hummus.  That gives me something I can eat & I won't go right to the dessert table. 

As for all you fellow exercise nuts - don't kill yourself keeping up with the schedule you normally keep for working out.  Allow yourself a vacation day or two to enjoy family & the festivities.  Get right back to it though on the 26th!  Now for me, we are taking a trip to visit family.  We will be in the car for 17 hours one way.  We hope to break up the trip to make it a little more enjoyable but that would mean 2 days of no working out for me.  When I stay in a hotel I always find the stairs & do some running up & down a few times.  My son loves coming with me.  Then we walk the halls for a little bit at a brisk pace.  Makes me feel like I did something worth while. 

I hope this season brings love & family & friends for you all.

Be Blessed & Healthy!