I was reminded once again about the really important things in life. About family and love and consistently doing the small and simple things. These small and simple things add up to what is big and important. I just finished a book called "Running with Angels" by Pamela Hansen. It touched me to the core on two subjects: 1)she had a stillborn baby and lost a baby right after she was born and 2) she talked of her struggle with weight-loss and her goal to run a marathon.
This book inspired me and was amazing. I don't have as much weight to lose as she did and I don't have the personal tragedies in life that she has had, but I've had similar. It helped me remembering that I can "be who I want to be by being who I want to be."
I can spend some time exercising and still be a good mom. It makes me feel better and I handle things better. I can enjoy desserts and still lose weight. It is just about moderation.
All that being said, I'm grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who knows me very personally and allows me to get up and start over again. And I'm grateful for a Savior who, somehow, understands exactly how I feel. He can help me to rise to my potential.
