Resolve

Happy New Year! 2012 has been full of exciting times and a few sad moments as well. Highlights would include our family vacay to Florida, celebrating the birth of many loved ones (most recently the birth of my friend Jill's little boy, and of course another Zettler boy!), and let's not forget MOVING!  We also lost a few loved ones as well. Some were a little easier to say goodbye to than others. It's definitely been a year of changes. 

Each year I know many people make "resolutions". Things they want to accomplish in the coming year. I've never really been one to make a resolution, other than the all consuming thought of "we're going to eat healthier this year". I mean, isn't this on everyone's list? I usually make it to about March, then I'm back to my usual eating habits. This year I don't think I'm really any different. I'm not keen on the idea of setting myself up for failure. When I stop to think about it, making a resolution is really about having the resolve and determination to see something through. This I might be able to accomplish.

 I won't call them resolutions, but this year I pray to have the resolve and determination to:

1. Help my daughters become the young ladies they deserve to be.

2. Be a partner to my husband in this crazy (and beautiful) life we live.

3. Stop trying to control the things I can't (or shouldn't) - Give it up to God, and trust that even though I don't know the outcome or the method of getting me there- He wants what's best for me.

4. Give myself credit where credit is due (I truly am my worst critic).

5. Continue to be thankful for the MANY blessings in my life - no matter what.

It's a short list - but a full one.  I pray that your 2012 was wonderful, but your 2013 will be even better! I can't wait to share our most exciting and ordinary moments with you.