January 2013
I sure hope I haven't bitten off more than I can chew! I have always got some kind of count-down going. I had lots of countdowns going last year. Some countdowns were personal and others were professional. One had to do with large groups of people and another was very personal. My heart and my family got fuller last year and so did my brain!
The most exciting countdown I had going, last year, was the one that ended in the birth of my very first grandchild. On July 16, 2012 my sweet love was born and life has never been the same! I never imagined loving anything that much. When I first laid eyes on my sweet Beckham he absolutely took my breath away! In the weirdest way the past met the future and left me completely happy inside! I saw so much of my baby-girl in him, and had all kinds of excitement for what his future would hold. I live an hour and a half away from them so I don't get to see them as much as I would like, however, I know that they are in good hands while I am away. My girl hit a home run when it came to finding a husband. I know that he and his family love my girl and our sweet baby as much as I do. That is what my prayer, for her, has been since the day that she was born!
Another exciting countdown had to do with my professional life. Did I mention I am a teacher? I teach preschool to students who have been identified with some kind of exceptionality. This is my third year in this position and I could not love my job any more! I work with some amazing, Christian people and we are all focused on working with some of the neediest students in our parish. Anyway, the professional countdown had to do with the fact that I completed the coursework and earned my Master's degree in education. I still can't believe it! My professional life has surely been exciting and I honestly never thought I would be here!
The last countdown had to do with my own personal health and well-being. As 2012 came to a close I had some health issues that had me feeling pretty poorly. Anyway, long story short, I had surgery and five weeks later I am feeling FABULOUS and ready to go back to work! I am anxious to see what the rest of this school year brings and there are big plans for our Summer vacation!
So, when January came around I looked back at all the goals I had met in 2012 and had to come up with new goals for 2013. It wasn't difficult, since there is room for improvement in all of our lives! With that said, here are my resolutions for 2013:
- Read the bible completely in 1 year
- Make lifestyle changes that include quitting smoking & improving my overall health
- Strive to be better, each day, than I was the day before. I want to be a better Christian, better wife, better mother/grandmother, better teacher & better friend. most of all I want everyone who crosses my path to see Christ in all my words and deeds.
I know these are ambitious goals, but I do believe that I can reach them!!!
Stay Tuned!
