I think I have already mentioned that I don't make New Year's resolutions.
In fact, I usually don't even make goals ;(
This year however, I decided to set some very specific goals for myself.
I have just started on my list,
and so I will add to it as I think of them and will let you know of the newest
items that I've added to my GOAL LIST!!
Right now, my GOAL LIST consists of
*ALWAYS being thankful to others who have helped me out in any way
(whether they realize it or not!!0
*Complete my reading challenges that I've signed up for.
Yes, I know it isn't a very big list yet...but I'm thinking start small :)
What am I thankful for?
I am thankful for my family.
I love each and every one of my five children so much.
I love each and every one of my five children so much.
I am thankful for their differences.
I love that they each have their own, very unique personalities.
I love that they each have their own, very unique personalities.
I'm also thankful that they like at least a few of the same things as the other,
such as skateboarding.
such as skateboarding.
I am thankful for family dinners...
though they don't happen as often as I'd like them too,
though they don't happen as often as I'd like them too,
I'll take what I can get ;)
I am always thankful for a hot bath, a good book and a great cup of tea :)
I am thankful that I don't always have to have all the answers!
Wow, would my mind be weighted down ;(
However, I know that if I need an answer...
there is always somewhere I can go or look, or someone I can ask...
to help me find the answers I need.
I am thankful for ((HUGS))
I love hugs, but who doesn't??
Actually I'm thinking of making one of those "FREE HUG" signs
and then just standing somewhere RANDOM and seeing how many takers I get.
You can't imagine the power of a hug...
especially if you haven't had one in awhile.
Here is the sign that inspired me!
and a great site that I think everyone should have a look at...
What I really want to do is get all of my kids together so we can all have a sign.
We love to do things like this together...for others.
Sometimes it's the small things that make the biggest difference :)
I am also thankful for the peace that I feel in my life!
I am thankful that even though I have many diagnoses and suffer with
chronic pain each and every day, that I haven't let it take over.
chronic pain each and every day, that I haven't let it take over.
I still get up each day and try to live my life.
I am especially thankful that I am still able to LOVE MY LIFE!!!
That pretty much sums it up....
Well, actually I could go on all day and night about the things
I am thankful for.
But I fear, you'd quit reading this post....
So, I want to tell you just TWO more things I am especially thankful for!!
I am thankful for my new friend, Haley,
who I can talk to about anything and not feel judged!
She is part of what helps me to get up each day with a smile on my face!!
I am thankful for all of you....my followers ;)
I hope everyone has a wonderful new year in 2011 ;)
Now, I'm curious to know some of the things you are thankful for??
~Steph
Now, I'm curious to know some of the things you are thankful for??
~Steph
What a neat post! Such great stuff going on, and I love people who can be positive about even the sucky things in their lives! You've got a beautiful family and I look forward to reading more of your stuff through the year!
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