In the beginning...

Happy New Year everyone!

With the new year comes the dreaded new year’s resolution. Every year I usually come up with one or two things and of course it gets filed in ‘file 13’ somewhere and never thought of again. Well, this year I want it to be different. I wanted to blog about my resolution so those of you who read this can hold me accountable....and please do!

*Loose 30 pounds

I know what some of you are thinking....‘yeah right, she always says that’! AND I usually do but this year I am going to do it. Diabetes runs in both sides of my family. I also had gestational diabetes while pregnant with both of my children, having to depend on insulin the second time. With my weight and family history, my chances of acquiring diabetes permanently are very high. My goal is to start eating right and exercising to become a healthier person. I would really like to loose more than 30 but you know what they say about resolutions.......do not make them too difficult! : )

*Become more educated through scripture

I am a Christian and I love my Lord Jesus but when it comes to scripture, I am not the brightest person. I have started reading the Bible in chronological order.....thanks mom for passing it down! I started a few months ago but didn’t follow through so when January 1st came I thought....”what better day to start, that way the date would actually match up the the reading date.” Yea I know, I'm smart like that! LOL

I would also like to blog periodically about my readings so check back often for updates.

*Educate my children spiritually

I know this may sound horrible.....like I don’t already do this but I promise, Brad and I do talk about Jesus with our children. However, I get so wrap up in the impression that raising your children in church and praying for them is sufficient enough.....almost like they learn all they need to know in church. I KNOW THIS IS NOT TRUE and I confess I have not been the best teacher of God’s word to my children. Therefore, as I become more educated in my readings, I can pass this knowledge down to my children....of course in a more simplified way! Which should not be too hard for me since that is what I do on a daily basis.....being 'special' and all!

We love each and everyone of you and pray that God blesses you and your family tremendously in 2011!!!