I guess I'll be doing what everyone will be doing-looking back at my year and assessing where I am for the new year. So here goes:
- I'm 10, almost 15 lbs lighter than I was a year ago today. Thanks to God's hand and LOTS of discipline. My resolution is to add one more day at the gym if possible.
- John and I are still hanging in there financially. We have almost no debt, except for the house and we have been able to pay our bills and feed our children on what he makes as a teacher. Again, God has provided where we thought there'd be no way. Thanks to our family and friends who've helped too. Our resolution this year is to SAVE more, if possible.
- I enjoy staying home more than I did this time last year. It has been a hard road for me but God has shown me what my priorities are and should be. The hard part in the future will be finding a job that will cater to my needs for the kids. God will provide, I know He will. I don't think I will ever be the kind of mom that loves to stay home and I hope none of you that do love it will get offended at that. It's just that I love what I do (landscape architecture) and I miss that part of my life.
I don't really believe in making resolutions. I believe in setting goals and achieving them. So here a few goals for myself for 2010:
- Save money for a possible 10th anniversary trip on a cruise in 2011 w/hubby.
- Lose more weight by eating healthy and exercise.
- Start training for Cooper River Bridge Run/walk 10k in April.
- Purge junk from the house.
- Get outside more and work in the yard.
- Plant a garden this summer.
Here's my other rantings:
Another resolution I have for myself is to be more upfront on my life w/Jesus. After spending so many years on the fence, I know now that living for Christ everyday is where I need to be. I'm not perfect and I slip up, but I can no longer live on the fence. And if you are reading this and your behind hurts b/c you've been on the fence for so long, then you NEED TO PICK A SIDE AND STAY THERE. You CANNOT go to church on Sunday and live in sin the rest of the week. Sorry people, this is not acceptable. Jesus hates this more than a sinner just living a sinner's lifestyle. If you are living in situations that you know are wrong and yet you do not change once Christ touches your life, then how far has He touched it? I denied this for so long b/c I thought I could live for Christ AND live a life that basically acted like I didn't know Him. Now I know that Jesus has gotten hold of me so much that I can no longer live like I did. This has meant that I've had to let go of friendships I held dear and let go of lifestyle choices I once made. It is VERY hard to be a follower of Jesus today. You have to take a stand. You have to tell close friends and family that will not be doing certain things anymore. You have to start pulling yourself away from people and things that continue to bring you down and away from Christ.
So my urging for you is to CHOOSE A SIDE. STOP riding the fence. If you stay you believe in Christ, then choose a side that honors Him and all He does.
Ok..done w/my rantings.
