I blog this morning uncertain about how I feel about this year. 

The negatives of 2008 - The year didn't turn out the way that  I had hoped.  I allowed myself to get too involved with things that stole my time and peace.  My visions were different then how they turned out.  Standing by my beliefs, separated me.  I learned things about people I wish I didn't know.  I lost friendships and some of the things that I loved are not enjoyable anymore.  My kids lost friendships as well.  I had to reread Boundries to re-establish my thinking about inforcing them.   My grandfather past away and their home was sold.  And then there was the election. 

The positives of 2008 -  I learned who my true friends are and feel happy that they are my friends.  I had a chance to re-evaluate people who I respect more then I use to.  I have a clearer vision for my kids, their behaviors, our spiritual beliefs, and more confidence in us following Christ.  I trust and have faith in God.  I found the Crockpot lady's blog, who is gluten free and pork free like me.    http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/   I am feeding humming birds this winter.

I am happy to see 2009 arrive.  A new begining.  A fresh start.  New challenges.  New goals.  New hope.  Some of my resulutions are...

-Stay off-line until noon.

-Use my crockpot at least 2 times a week

-Eat more fiber and foods to suplement nutrience on a gluten free diet.

-Blog more often

-1 hour at my desk working a day.  Plenty to do there.

-More exercise.

And then there is always more hopes, dreams, and desires to add.  But that would just make things more complicated and so I will fit them in when needed.  Like learning to sew, work on my crafts, spend more time outside, etc....

Happy New Year!