Life's Bump and Signs Take 2

Below are reflections on the changes I have made over the course of the week since coming upon bumps and signs within my life.

1. I have chosen not to set around and sulk over my new life status (as bad as it hurts)…I’ve chosen not to eat pints of ice cream and bags of popcorn for dinner even though that probably would be real tasty. This week I have tried to load up on creamy rich yogurt loaded with vitamin D and lots of fresh fruit containing vitamin C. My hope was to cut the depression out, promote good mental and physical health while trying to ward off the allergies, sinus, and cold junk trying to invade my life in recent weeks.
2. I have been trying to surround myself with friends and family even though today I am chilling at home alone. There were even a few girls’ nights out of the house to help me take my mind off of things. Being with my family one evening this week helped me to realize that sometimes you need to laugh because life is short. My doctor has always said laughter is the best medicine!
3. I have tried to be positive and patient. Other people out there have it a lot worse than me and I know my problems, pain, and hurt are not life threatening. Life will continue on with or without me, so my thinking has been that I better “get on the bus” or I might miss out on something important. Patience is a virtue that I necessarily was not blessed with, but I have been praying to have patience and a positive attitude & life outlook on all this. Time heals and time helps questions be answered…so I am trying to be patient. I have thought about the book of Esther in the bible this week too. Within the book of Esther God is never mentioned, but His providence is shown throughout the book. God works in His own time and season hence why I am trying to be patient! I am trying to live a life pleasing to God, by obeying His word, so that He will find favor in me. I know eventually I will understand why and how my life all connects together with all the recent changes.  
4. I have been doing a little spring cleaning around the house. This actually has come in two forms. First, I have actually been trying to do a few things around the house that I have let go since it has been winter. Second, I have been reviewing several of the past lessons from my ladies bible class. We are studying the book “Spiritual Spring Cleaning” and several of the past lessons are helping me renew myself spiritually and have trust. Create in me a pure heart, O God; and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10.
5. I have tried to get back on my physical activity route. I made it to the gym a couple of times this week and I have tried to walk some at home using this workout video I have. I’ve also learned physical activity can also come in other forms. LOL. Yesterday, I got outside and soaked up a little vitamin D and washed my car. It needed a bath desperately so this weekend it got bathed inside and out.

These are just some of the things that I have done this past week since the bumps and signs showed up along my road. Maybe somehow they can help you if you are dealing with something difficult within your life that you might be struggling with. I am not perfect and I do not profess to have the answers to all of life's bumps and signs that come along the road of life, but I can share with you how I have dealt with my bumps and signs personally within my personal life. Keep in mind you have to do what is right for yourself and only you know what that might be. I have no magic answers!