Good Thoughts

Have you ever had a day where everything went your way? A day that felt like you orchestrated it yourself? I have been having those days frequently. Even if nothing truly eventful happens, the day just kind of happened the way that I planned. Have you ever heard the saying, "what you think about you bring about." I have been seeing instances of this being true all over the place. Not only in my own life, but in my friends and families lives also. Not just good things, but also the bad. I never ceases to amaze me about how many people dwell on just the perceived "bad" things that are happening in their lives and when they are surprised that things just don't get better. If you have a facebook page you will never read the end of disappointed people. I have made a deal with myself to really only focus on the good things in my life and just be grateful for everything that God has blessed me with, instead of what I may feel is lack.



1 Chronicles 4:10, we read: "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that Thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that Thine hand might be with me, and that Thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested."



I plan on reminding myself of this prayer everyday. Even when God gives us challenging times we need to remind ourselves to trust in Him. He will work it all out for us. I don't want to be someone who is just getting through life, but someone who is living a vibrant life. What kind of life do you choose to live?

Ch-Ch-Changes

Woo Hoo! We've made it a week and a half without television. What's even more miraculous is that we stuck to it through 3 snow days! Yes, trapped in the house with no television. I struggled through the first couple of days bored, laying around like we had a gas leak in the house, and then I just decided to get off my butt and do something. I've stayed on top of cleaning the house, laundry, and have even stuck to my two a day workout routine. We went to the library and picked out some new books to read (I've read 3 already). I decided to take charge of my business and make those phone calls that make the phone feel like it weighs 100lbs. Things are really beginning to take shape. My family is actually sitting at the dinner table for our meals and having an actual conversation. Ok, so some of those conversations are recounting our favorite tv episodes, but they are conversations none-the-less. Before the snow days I actually made it out of the house every single day (that doesn't happen much) . I am so encouraged about the changes that are occurring in my life. Things can only get better.



Speaking of changes, my family and I have decided to become vegan. This is something I've been considering for some time now. After reading "The China Study" we decided to implement these changes. I am so excited about our new lifestyle!