I am looking forward to a new year and after 2 hard years I have decided to change my attitude, have more faith and trust the Lord more that he will take care of my family as long as I am striving to keep the commandments and do my part. Strive to look more at the positive attributes of people instead of the negative and not get discouraged with the pride, greed, and disloyalty of people. Also look more for the joy in life!
My goals: to appreciate my husband more, be grateful for the things I have and not dwell on the things I don't have. The home I live in now will probably be my home for the next 10+ years although I only thought we would live her 2 maybe 3 years. In the world's eye's it is small, old, not fashionable with old furniture, paint, etc, but I am grateful for the house that has helped us stay out of too much debt and given us shelter. I love the ward and the neighborhood. It truly is a blessing!
(Oh man I just lost all of what I have written; here we go again trying to regather my thoughts.)
To appreciate my kids more and realize that the Lord wants me to be a stay at home mom most of the time, although I work a few days a week. This has been a struggle for me since Mack was born. I love to work, to get up, be busy, have some where to go, but when I was pregnant with Mack I prayed and felt I need to stay home with my kids until they are in school or when ever felt right for our family. I am still learning to trust the Lord that we will be taken care of financially and he will make his possible and I have seen miracles which I am thankful for. Yes, if I did work we would probably live in our own home, have a newer car, be able to take our family to Disneyland, have better furniture, but I know these things don't matter more than a loving home.
So in a nut shell my goal is to trust in the Lord more and be more grateful.
My little sis got married on Jan 12th to Steve Miner. We are excited for her and her wedding was so laid back and fun!
I went to Kansas City over Martin Luther King weekend and my next post I will share that with you all.
Hope you all have a NEW YEAR full of Happiness and JOY!
1 comment:
So sad to say this is the first I have looked at your blog. Way to go Shanie. It is so fun to look at the pictures of the boys. Looking at them makes me sad my days of those crazy boy days are somewhat past. It is like a hurricane this phase, but cherish them around..."the best you can". Love you Shanie.. are you for hire to do a blog for me???? Glad you had a great trip back to KC. heathbo
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