This cold hit me like a truck! Maybe it knocked me back on track?

I am back from a fantastic vacation. Ready to get back to my day job and break some records, start that serious exercise program I have on DVD, and outline my novel so I can finish writing a draft by the end of November.And those extra responsibilities I took on for my networking group, I am on top of it! Yes, that was me less than a week ago. 

What started out as sniffles and a little sore throat Saturday, has now turned into a pretty nasty cold. It is Wednesday, and I've finally given in to the fact that I am sick. I struggled through Monday, Tuesday and half of today before heading home. I can barely move. As I was making the decision on whether to take the rest of the day off, (highly recommended by the nurse at the VA,) I realized something. Although I have a full to-do list this week, nothing is more important than taking care of myself right now. Do I need to mention all the innocent bystanders I infected with my illness while I was trying to push through? 

I confess, I am a consistent worrier. My worries manifest because I work in commission only face to face sales. Now I have to set that worry aside, and get healthy. Yes, I have deadlines that I will miss. People will be let down. Yes, there are those in management that will probably be unhappy with my sales this week. I am trying hard to be OK with that. 

So here I am, home in bed with my laptop. I am not tired but determined to relax. I realize something very important. My blog, which started out about my spiritual journey to get closer to God, and to be a better person - has taken a detour. My bible reading and quiet time have diminished as well.

I'm pretty far from being thankful that I have this nasty sickness, but I am glad I have been forced to take time on this Wednesday afternoon to get in my comfy clothes, be quiet and think.

I also have time to read one of my favorite books, the Bible! Matthew 6:25-34 (look it up!) These verses are important to me. Today, these verses stand out more. 

I am on the road to recovery in many ways. I am resting and taking care of my physical body.  I am also getting better God's way by making time for my Heavenly Father, who comforts me in sickness and in health.

Will I be ready for work tomorrow? According to the nurse I spoke to earlier, the answer is no. I sure hope she is wrong. At this point, it is in God's hands. 

In the mean time, I am going to relax, take my medicine and work on that outline.

Blessings, 

Tammy

As I begin this journey

I am writing this blog with much prayer and encouragement from family and friends. I am starting my public writing journey today with hope that I can encourage women to step out of their comfort zone alongside me and begin doing what they have always dreamed of, whether that be writing, painting, drawing, race car driving, mountain climbing, or whatever amazing thing that is their heart's desire.
I have a couple favors to ask before I begin.  First, please bear with me as this is my timid first step on this journey of becoming a writer. I always appreciate encouragement and advice along the way. Comments are appreciated, but I would like to keep this a place of encouragement and positive emotion. Constructive criticism is OK too, as long as it is given with a good heart. I plan to use this blog as a starting point to complete an encouraging book for women of all ages who are overcoming emotional pain.

I will begin with one of my favorite scriptures:

Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.

and my prayer:

I pray, Lord, that you are by my side, directing my path as I move forward on this journey. Thank you for the courage to begin.  Whatever Your will be in this, I pray You guide me every step of the way. In my precious Lord Jesus' name, Amen