Be Thankful!

As my first ever post on a blog, I thought I would share something I have been reminded of a lot lately. I need to be (and probably most of us) more grateful for what I have. Like most people, I tend to be unhappy with my body and this, that and the other. After a great deal of crying, whining and complaining about my body I finally joined Curves in an effort to be proactive. I have been going there for about 2 months now and I have lost a few inches...and gained a new perspective!

First of all, I came to the realization that we are created in the image of God and He designed every detail of who we are. I bet it breaks God's heart when we gripe and complain about the way he made us. I don't want to do that to Him! Second, I am reminded every time I go work out that it could be so much worse. There are so many other people who have a lot further to go than I do. At least I'm starting to take care of myself now, when I don't have as far to go!

Lately it seems like so many people are suffering from serious illnesses or tragic situations. Thanks be to God, I am not. No one in my family is. When I stop and think about this it makes me realize how petty so many of my complaints are.

So to the one person who may read this (my husband), I hope this makes you think about what you have to be grateful for!!