I've never, ever been so excited to greet a new year!!! 2010 was wonderful with the safe arrival of our two sweet granddaughters, seeing our two oldest son's grow into their roles as fathers, and our youngest kids thriving in school. I have been extremely grateful to see our extended family weather the storms of illness and come out stronger. The economy has been a bummer, but we have maintained our employment and managed to live more leanly than ever. We want for nothing except continued strength and good health for our oldest daughter. As I read many of my posts from last year, it was tough. I don't want to go back to the sadness and fear that overwhelmed me. I so appreciate the value of prayer and the value of friendship. There would have been no way we could have made it through the trials of 2010 without the strength of our family and friends. So, thank you to everyone who has bravely asked "how are you? and endured the painful responses. My husband, children, and our parents have been amazing. I have learned that each one of them is filled with a capacity of endurance and unfailing love for each other. What a blessing!
What's in store for this year? Helping my husband regain his health....I'm going to be all over you Tabb (I know what you're thinking).....sorry, but what I mean is I'm watching you....you have to behave. More walks for you!!!!
Daily scripture reading....I downloaded the scriptures to my I Touch - now I can read them at anytime. It's so fun to be in a meeting or otherwise bored and open up the scriptures. Last year, I had amazing miracles occur as scriptures "popped up" that were what I needed at the moment. I'll never forget the healing power of realizing the Lord was giving me counsel to prayers I had asked....the answers were far more specific than I ever expected. So...the moral of the story is....pray over everything (especially the little things). The Lord is waiting for us to simply ask for his help.
Organization.....I want to throw out most of what we own. I'm tired of moving stuff from Point A to Point B, just to find it messed up again. If it didn't exist...whala...it wouldn't be messed up!!
Playing.....we need time together as a family to do something fun....normally we divide up (the boys are out doing their thing and the girls are with me). It's hard to entertain teenagers and young kids at the same time. I'll figure something out...perhaps a trip to Busch or Water Country or both!!
School....the end of Part II is insight (BSN)....then it's on to graduate school. I don't know why I feel so compelled to get my Master's. There have been many, many blessings that have come to our family from my career. I have met people who have helped us with the trial of last year, I have skills that have helped me navigate a very complicated health situation, and I've been able to serve some of Heavenly Father's children. For me, one of the biggest miracles was that I interned in the hospital Unit that Melissa was in most of this past year. Just having a deeper knowledge and understanding of the care provided there, gave us strength to endure 5 hospitalizations.
All in all....I think the best thing I can improve on this year is gratitude. More to come....
What's in store for this year? Helping my husband regain his health....I'm going to be all over you Tabb (I know what you're thinking).....sorry, but what I mean is I'm watching you....you have to behave. More walks for you!!!!
Daily scripture reading....I downloaded the scriptures to my I Touch - now I can read them at anytime. It's so fun to be in a meeting or otherwise bored and open up the scriptures. Last year, I had amazing miracles occur as scriptures "popped up" that were what I needed at the moment. I'll never forget the healing power of realizing the Lord was giving me counsel to prayers I had asked....the answers were far more specific than I ever expected. So...the moral of the story is....pray over everything (especially the little things). The Lord is waiting for us to simply ask for his help.
Organization.....I want to throw out most of what we own. I'm tired of moving stuff from Point A to Point B, just to find it messed up again. If it didn't exist...whala...it wouldn't be messed up!!
Playing.....we need time together as a family to do something fun....normally we divide up (the boys are out doing their thing and the girls are with me). It's hard to entertain teenagers and young kids at the same time. I'll figure something out...perhaps a trip to Busch or Water Country or both!!
School....the end of Part II is insight (BSN)....then it's on to graduate school. I don't know why I feel so compelled to get my Master's. There have been many, many blessings that have come to our family from my career. I have met people who have helped us with the trial of last year, I have skills that have helped me navigate a very complicated health situation, and I've been able to serve some of Heavenly Father's children. For me, one of the biggest miracles was that I interned in the hospital Unit that Melissa was in most of this past year. Just having a deeper knowledge and understanding of the care provided there, gave us strength to endure 5 hospitalizations.
All in all....I think the best thing I can improve on this year is gratitude. More to come....
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Tell Tabb to get that paper route back! HaHa!
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