Well, here it is, the 2nd day of the New Year. I'm not a big one for making resolutions, but there is something about this time of year that makes me think about "doing life better" than I've done the past year. I made a promise to myself that I would not vow to lose weight this year, although Lord knows I need to! My goal, not resolution, is make better use of my time; to not waste time sitting mindlessly in front of the tv & yes, to not waste so much time on the computer. Great time to start a blog, right? I really do feel so "in flux" as I continue to adjust to our empty nest. I want to live a meaningful, fulfilling life. I want to do things that really matter. I want to feel peaceful and content, not rushed & stressed like the man in the circus who is trying to keep all the plates spinning. (Showing my age, aren't I?) I want to sit down to read a great book and not feel guilty about all the other things that I should be doing. I want to make a difference in people's lives. I want to be a much better wife to the wonderful husband I don't deserve to have (Thank you Lord!). I want to enjoy my sons and what they're doing right now, not pine for what !is past. I want to be an example to others of a woman who is growing in her faith and her walk with God. I want people to say, "I want what she's got."
Several of my sweet, dear friends have commented on my 1st post, & I can't thank you enough for your words of wisdom! I don't want to waste my precious time whining about what was. I vow to look forward with expectation to the future! I am so blessed with 2 wonderful sons! They couldn't be more different, but each is excelling with his God-given talents. They are making wise choices for their futures & I can't wait to see what is in store for them. They make me proud to be their Mom & I need to express that joy & pride to them more often, no matter how old they are. Do kids ever get tired of knowing that their parents are proud of them? I don't think so! Thank you Lord for blessing me with this family!
So I think from now on maybe we should have New Year's Revelations, looking at the positives in our lives, instead of those pesky, negative Resolutions. What do you think?
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