It is a weird feeling when you pick up the newspaper and see an article about someone you know, especially when they have been charged with second degree murder. I feel sad, angry, and frustrated. Knowing this kid since he was young and now he will be going to jail for a long time. While justice is being served, my heart still goes out to him.
Please keep this young man in your prayers. He was the son/foster child of a family that would take me to church on Sundays and whom I spent a lot of time with. My heart truly aches for this family and what they are going through.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Monday, January 10, 2011
Its A New Year!
I am not one for making New Years resolutions. This is because most of the time it has to do with my weight somewhat and then when I dont reach my goal I get sad and depressed and eat a bucket of ice cream (not just a small container, a bucket). So this year I didnt want to set a weight goal. And that, of course, is because right now I am 26 weeks pregnant. So what is the point? I am going to eat cookies and ice cream and enjoy it, to a certain extent. I have only gained about 12 lbs in this pregnancy so according to a lot of people, that aint so bad.
So.... for a couple of resolutions..... here we go:
1. Become a more loving wife. For those who know me really well, you know that marriage has been a struggle since day one. I love my husband more than anything, but its my mother in law. And because I struggled with her.... it became a struggle with my husband. Since I can not change my mother in law, i need to change my heart towards my husband. He cant control what she does.... we can only control how much time we spend with them and how we let their attitudes and beliefs affect us. We are allowed to have our own opinions and beliefs!
2. Call the people I love more. Facebook has destroyed (or I have let it destroy) having meaningful conversations on the phone with my loved ones and friends. I miss everyone so much, I need to be willing to call...... even if I have to do all the calling. Sometimes I get frustrated with being the one calling all the time so I just dont.
3. Make more interesting dinners. Whats for dinner hunny? Oh pasta or stirfry or chicken or chili. Those are our main dinners. ITs sad, I know. So I want to make a point of spicing up the food we eat.... and eating more healthy. (Which totally does not correspond with my need to eat cookies and ice cream).
4. Exercise more. Not for the weight loss but for general health. Its hard working all day then making dinner and finding time to exercise. But if it becomes part of a routine, I know it would work better.
5. And 5 goals is good enough. Learn to love myself more. This is no easy task. I am my worst critic! Totally. And part of that is acceptance, which is hard for me. ITs easier to point out my own faults.
So here I go. 2011. So many changes. Baby due in a few months. A husband who loves me and I love so much... making changes to better us instead of worrying about you know who. We can do it, God will help along the way!
So.... for a couple of resolutions..... here we go:
1. Become a more loving wife. For those who know me really well, you know that marriage has been a struggle since day one. I love my husband more than anything, but its my mother in law. And because I struggled with her.... it became a struggle with my husband. Since I can not change my mother in law, i need to change my heart towards my husband. He cant control what she does.... we can only control how much time we spend with them and how we let their attitudes and beliefs affect us. We are allowed to have our own opinions and beliefs!
2. Call the people I love more. Facebook has destroyed (or I have let it destroy) having meaningful conversations on the phone with my loved ones and friends. I miss everyone so much, I need to be willing to call...... even if I have to do all the calling. Sometimes I get frustrated with being the one calling all the time so I just dont.
3. Make more interesting dinners. Whats for dinner hunny? Oh pasta or stirfry or chicken or chili. Those are our main dinners. ITs sad, I know. So I want to make a point of spicing up the food we eat.... and eating more healthy. (Which totally does not correspond with my need to eat cookies and ice cream).
4. Exercise more. Not for the weight loss but for general health. Its hard working all day then making dinner and finding time to exercise. But if it becomes part of a routine, I know it would work better.
5. And 5 goals is good enough. Learn to love myself more. This is no easy task. I am my worst critic! Totally. And part of that is acceptance, which is hard for me. ITs easier to point out my own faults.
So here I go. 2011. So many changes. Baby due in a few months. A husband who loves me and I love so much... making changes to better us instead of worrying about you know who. We can do it, God will help along the way!
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