Patience

Almost 2 weeks ago I started doing The South Beach Diet.  I've lost a lot of weight on this program before, and I have a goal to reach before I turn 50 in November. - Yikes!

I was certain that I would lose my first 10 lbs. this morning.  I got on the scale and I was very disappointed.  What a bummer!  I've been so good for 2 weeks!

I have this morning ritual I do.  I sip coffee, watch either the news or Foodnetwork, and read out of the book Courage to Change.  This book was given to us at The Retreat during the family program.  It's a One Day at a Time book from Al-Anon.  It never fails that the daily thought is just what I need to hear.  It is my version of scriptures.

So here's the thought today:
No problem lasts forever, no matter how permanently fixed in the center of our lives it may seem, whatever we experience in this ever-changing life is sure to pass.  Even pain.


Difficult situations often bring out qualities in us that otherwise might not have risen to the surface, such as courage, faith and our need to love one another.  All of our experiences can help us grow.... BUT WE NEED PATIENCE. 


God grant me patience - FAST! lol
Karen

Jason's 3 month coin.  Right now he's at 4 months