Inside and Out

When you go to a new doctor they always ask for your family health history. Mine is always long as my family tree is filled with many health issues. I've always been aware that some of those are hereditary, and I should pay close attention to what I eat and how much I exercise. Wish I could say that I've always tried to be a healthy person, but the truth....I haven't. Now, finally, I've decided because of that family history there are some steps I must take! I've lost 25 pounds and am hard at work to live healthy.

All that to say when I was naming this blog, I realized just how much family can impact a person not only physically, but family also has a part in shaping who you are.

There have been days that on the inside I had feelings of anger. Sure enough on those days, my kids were grumpy, my husband and I had an argument, and even the dogs would be difficult! Maybe I didn't show the anger, but it affected my family in a negative way. It's amazing no matter what "member" of the family you are (husband, wife, brother, sister, grandma, etc...), what's going on inside of you can certainly impact others in your family. (good and bad)

I'm sure I will be able to give you many examples in the days ahead, as I tend to catch myself often affecting those around me. (hoping it isn't ALL negative)

So my goal for this week and probably for this life, is to watch how I am on the inside and pay attention to what comes out. What can you do this week to give your family incentive to resemble you "inside and out"?