A New Year 2011

It is hard to believe another year has passed. We spent a quiet evening at home ringing in 2011. It was a good start of us just being together. So many things go through my head on how to be better. How to be a better mom, wife, daughter, teacher, friend and person. There are so many areas in my life that I could better demonstrate a Christ-like attitude. And there is so much to learn. As 2011 begins I pray for wisdom on how to better follow the path God has planned for my life. I pray for strength and peace, I pray for understanding and faith. I am grateful for my life, my husband and kids, my family and friends. But, there are times that I question, doubt and even feel anger about the trials I face. But God has always been faithful. My prayer is that as the new year begins I am constantly reminded of God's grace and all He has given me. This year with God's grace my goal is to better understand and follow His word, to be a more patient person and trust God with all that I have including my finances. It is not an easy start to 2011 as we deal with the uncertainty of the kids' health and behavior issues and issues surrounding our finances. But God continues to give me peace, love and support. Now it is up to me to make 2011, better than 2010 (which was a pretty good year :)). Happy New Year!