New Things!

Ok, yes... it takes me some time to incorporate new things into my life, even if they are good things!
I've had a week to contemplate a lot of 'things' in my life. I caught a cold virus from my grandson, Cameron, and it knocked me down flat. I've been sleeping, coughing, and sneezing for over a week now. It has been too hard to read with my watery eyes so I have spent my waking hours contemplating what I need to change in my life to have a more healthy and happy life.
First thing of course is the obvious: Lose weight. This has been a major challenge for me these past 12-13 years. But, as I stated before, it takes me a while to incorporate new things into my life. I have started an exercise routine (minus this past week of course) which is helping me tone my muscles. I plan on adding walking to the routine as soon as I am completely well. I also have been taking vitamins daily and I'm hoping all of this will help to keep me healthier. Also, I am trying to get in to a better routine -early to bed, early to rise. So... here begins a new chapter in my life!
We had the elders for dinner Sunday night and I asked for a blessing because I was feeling pretty sick that day. I was told that Heavenly Father has 'allowed' certain things to take place in my life but for me to remember that 'everything' has a purpose and that I was to trust in Him in ALL things. The blessing was a confirmation to me of what I was feeling before. He has told me that all the negatives in my life have a purpose and I just need to do what I know is right; keep trying to set the example to my family, and all will work out well.
So.... trust I must! (This has always been an issue for me as I learned early on that people are not always trustworthy). However, the Atonement is a wonderful tool we all can use to set things right, to heal broken hearts, to right the wrongs, and to head back in the right direction. This life we are living was meant to be lived. To be tried and tested and ultimately find our way back to our heavenly home.