Thoughts for the New Year...

As I sit here reflecting over the last year I can't help but pull forth certain memories. So many wonderful, fun and special times have been had in 2008...and of course with the good, there is always sad...a death of a loved on, loss of a friendship...group, etc. As I get ready to turn the page of my big book, I look forward to new beginnings...

When my oldest attended school we were so blessed to come to know Mrs. Patterson. Mrs. Patterson was not only a wonderful teacher, but she was the most loving, honest and true example of what a Christian should be. She without hesitation would stop and pray for you, and you would feel the spirit move as the tears would flow. She so freely gives her time, love and support. She was and is my mentor of the type of Christian I want to be when I grow up.

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Mrs. Patterson with my then sweet 3 year old & 7 year old.

My desire for 2009 is to be a better person...with my whole being I want to be a better wife, mother, daughter, friend and neighbor. I want to be more understanding, giving, patient (boy do I want to be more patient)...less judgemental and more accepting. These are all things that are easy to say and just like losing weight, very hard if not impossible to do if you don't have the right mind set. I don't make New Year resolutions...but I will be asking for Gods hand in helping to shape me to be that person, that person in which my soul is longing to be.

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It could be the 2009 will be the most challenging year yet...spiritual changes always are.