When Life Happens

It is amazing what happens to oneself when life happens.  I find that I have to be careful sometimes about what I acknowledge in my mind.  It seems like whenever I find myself comfortable- whether it be with our situation, with the health of my children, our family.  When I acknowledge this it seems that Heavnely Father decides that I am too comfortable, and throws something "fun" my way.  Its as simple as noticing that my face has been clear for a while and how awesome that is.  The next day it seems like I have a zit.  Or when I feel like I have done pretty well in the whole eating healthy trying to lose weight thing, and I've gained a pound (my story today).  Or when I notice the girls haven't had colds in awhile, it seems like they get one right away.  Or in general, when I feel comfortable about life, that we have relatively few trials and that we are so lucky, again, Heavenly Father decides it would be a good idea to send a few our way.  At first I am always frustrated and angry (unless of course its just a zit that has come after having a clear face, then of course its just annoying) because it seems like there is no end in sight, and that the problem that needs fixing seems to have no solution.  Just when it feels like it will never get better, Heavenly Father usually blesses me with an insight into somethingI need to learn, even presents a solution to the problem. 

I certainly feel the refining precess during these times, whether I feel like being refined or not!  Although I feel like not going through it, I know its good for me.  And so this is how I feel right now.  Sometimes I feel as though I don't want it, but I know I need it.  I welcome for the sunrise at the end of my trials, and I pray to my Father in Heaven for his help and comfort.  For me to be Healthy is putting my faith in my God.