A New Day

Yesterday, I went over to see my daughter and her family in their new, temporary home.  It was bittersweet... I am still worried about them, but know that I can't always be there to protect them, no matter how badly I'd like nothing more.

It was good to see the babies running around, laughing and playing, then eventually, crawling up into my lap to be cuddled.  Can I just say there is almost nothing better in this world than to feel those little ones all snuggled up, resting their heads under your chin?!  I melt.

As I left to head home, I realized that life is moving on for them so it's time for me to move on, too.  I can rest assured that they are in His care and His loving protection, which provides far more than anything I could ever provide!  They'll be fine and come out of this all the better in time.

Now, it's time for me to get back to focusing on getting better.  It's been quite a stressful year so far and my body has felt the effects of it.  I know what I need to be doing, but actually doing it is another story.  But, some of us don't have the luxury of having a choice when it comes to matters of the heart.



Recently, I ran into a gentleman at the Health Food Store who happened to be an acquaintance of mine.  He noticed the scar running down my chest and began to share about his heart attack and bypass surgery.  

I felt like a total loser.  Here I am, doing my best at getting through each day (at the age of 47) and then here's this man, almost 80 years young, looking and acting younger than me!

Talk about feeling ashamed!

However, during our conversation, I asked what he did to have so much energy and look so great.  His number one answer:  "Stay away from every part of the cow..."

In other words, no red meat, no dairy... nothing that comes from a cow.  He claims that's what he was told in a class for the 'newly by-passed' before he left the hospital.  I tend to agree with him.  I'm no dummy when it comes to this area, especially since having had cardiac issues of my own.  It's my opinion that there is so much truth to this statement about leaving the cow alone for the sake of our health.  There are so many other healthier options for protein.  Check it out for yourself and see.

It's Monday and I have a plan.  A plan to do more in order to help me feel better.  It is, after all, a new day and not too late for me to take better care of what I've been given.



   
S.