Thank goodness 2008 is over. Over all I had a ruff year. with family and friends passing away and me having a miscarriage in September it has been a struggle spiritually for me this year. But I want to talk about the things that I am thankful for.
I am thankful that my husband has a job that has not been effected by the economy.
I am thankful that I can stay home with my son.
I am thankful that we started an annual family vacation with Rob's family, so I can actually get to know some of them.
I am thankful for people in my ward who never give up trying to be my friend (because I am not a very out going person)
I am thankful that I accomplished most of my New years resolutions from last year.
I am thankful to have a better relationship with my mother-in-law than I did a year ago. (We have never had a bad relationship, just not much of one.)
Most important I am thankful to have a husband who loves me no matter what I do, who puts up with me, who knows how I tick better than I do sometimes.
We talked about what we are thankful for or what brings joy into our lives, in relief society today. It was really good and made me realize that I need to focus on what brings me joy and not the bad things that happen. after all, "all these things shall give thee experience, and be for thy good." (D&C 122:7)
I am looking forward to 2009. It seems to be off to a good start. I am a big believer in new years resolutions. I've heard the statistics that only about 50% of people who make them actually accomplish them. I say that is because they are trying for something to big without making baby step to get there. If you just say that you want to lose 50lbs this year, you will most likely fail, but if you set smaller goals like losing 5 lbs this month, or even smaller than that, say I am going to eat the recommended calories every day this week. Make those goals as small as you need them, so they work for you. This goes for any goal you set, whether it is a spiritual, financial, educational, etc. taking on to much can be overwhelming! What are some of the goals you have this year? or that you accomplished last year?
