January has come and gone with only one post from me! I was even sick of the same thing popping up everytime I opened my blog! As I searched for some blogging material, I thought back over the month (and the first week of February!) to see what I had done...and I happened on a few thoughts of what I have learned so far this year...
I've learned that it is hard to stick to New Year's resolutions, but if they are important enough to you and you keep at it, you can make them happen! I had a goal to take a picture a day for a year, "Project 365". It's hard to find an interesting picture every day and to remember to take it! Thank goodness for family members who keep asking me what my "picture of the day" is! I thought it would be more of a family album, and although there is family in it, it really is more about my view of the day! I guess more of a photo-journal...we'll have to see where this goes, but I am not ready to give it up just yet...
I've learned that I do believe in life after death...Dads' death reminded me that I know we have an existance after this one and that we have many happy reunions to look forward to...
I've learned that I like cross-country skiing and I don't like downhill skiing and that's ok! I will never be friends with a ski lift and the places I like to ski don't require one!
Heather taught me that we don't set out to ruin our children, but it might still happen! All we can do is give it our best! But I have also learned (listen up, Isaac!) that being in the middle is a pretty good thing! You have people watching out for you on both sides!
I have learned that when I think it is cold and I can't stand it one more day...someone (Adam!) is probably colder...I have never been burned by the cold of a metal washing machine!!!
If you want to get away from the cold, Las Vegas isn't the best place to go...it was warmer, but there really isn't any "fresh" air there!
Homemade chicken soup does wonders for the sick body, but even better things for the soul! It's awesome to have sisters who watch out for you even when you don't know you need it!
And finally, I've learned that when you think you are going to be sick and miserable forever, you realize that there are angels around you (Charlie!) who endure more than you can imagine every day! Thanks for showing me how to smile and laugh and keep getting up! You're the best!
I am looking forward to February and learning a few more things!
6 comments:
Ahh, such wisdom. That is cool that you don't like downhill skiing. You won't ever have the old lady flabby arms (I heard cross country is great for your triceps). And I am always down for a ski date with your girls if they ever need a hand on the lift. Glad to see your posting again:)
To help you feel better about the cold I report that it's 19 degrees F below zero in Tomsk right now. And to help you feel even better it's 41 degrees F below zero in Barrow, AK. Maybe someone should check on Scott.
I want to see some of your 365 pictures. What a great idea.
With so much wisdom oozing out these blogs I feel like my comment should be profound too--Sorry, I have already burned through my limited brain cells today. It is always amazing how the flu makes one contemplate the deeper mysteries of life. (Glad we got a visit over it)
Nothing profound from me -- just a very sincere thanks for the thoughts and a smile to say how happy I am you're blogging again!
Everyone is right you are wise. I am sorry that you were so sick, I hope that you are doing better now. Thanks for the compliments I really don't deserve them. I'm blushing. Your picture journal sounds great. I hope you keep it up it would be so cool to see.
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