Well, here we are, fresh into another new year. And, as usual, I am sure that many of you made those New Years resolutions. I have been known to do that. But, this year, I didn’t. I did do some goal setting, but, none of the “R” things for me.
I have made one of my goals to try and live each day trying to be a better person to those around me. If I can treat people like I want to be treated, it may just change their day. And who knows, it could just make mine.
I have also decided to set as a goal to let those closest to me know how I feel about them, and what they mean to me, and to do it often. We found ou a few months ago that one of my husbands brothers has a very rare form of liver cancer. Though the news has been tough to take, we must keep the faith, keep praying, and keep going. He has been a real inspiration to the whole family, as this is what he is doing. But, the point here is that it shouldn’t take news like this to make us reach out to those closest to us and draw them nearer to us. So, if you are one of my family members, reading this, know that I love you very much, and if you get seemingly “strange” phone calls from me, stating that very fact, all I can say is get used to it.
There have been a few changes made at work in the past couple of months. For the better. But, with change comes some uncertainty. And also, some differences in technique. So, there has been an adjustment period. But, things are going pretty good, and everyone is settling in pretty much. One of my goals is to do my job to the very best of my ability, and treat my co-workers with respect and good humor. Anyone who works with others knows that this is one goal that is hard to achieve. But, I believe it can be done.
We found out about three months ago that we are going to become grandparents for the first time this May. Of course, we are excited. But, I have to say, I am a little bit scared at the same time. This is new territory for me. Never been a grandparent before. (Can’t be too much harder than being a parent, can it?) Looking forward to meeting little Anna Ruth in mid May. Everyone tells me that there is nothing like it.
I guess that I am becoming a little more mellow. I don’t think that means tha t I am getting old. But it does mean that I am reordering my priorities. Maybe that is a sign of growing up. (You know, growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.) Well, I refuse to totally grow up. Never will. Acting like a kid helps keep me young. And we all need to act like kids at times.
I look forward to seeing what this new year brings. I know there will be a lot of good things, and probably some things that are not-so-good. But, whatever it brings, I know that with God’s help, I will get through it. So, I am going to enjoy each day, live it to the fullest, and hopefully, in a way that makes someone elses day a little bit better. If I can do that, then 2012 is going to be a great year.
