Happy New Year.I always start my year by reflecting on the last year and seeing what is ahead in the upcoming year. If you try it, you will be amazed at the blessing that you have received over the year, even when you think times are tough.
We were so excited about having a new member in our home but that did not turn out the way we wanted it to. I think my husband was disappointed, not in the efforts, time and money it took to get her here but in the type of person he helped bring into the world turned out to be. As parents we want so much for our children and although we can do our best, pray and leave them in God's hands. Some children are determined to learn the HARD WAY. We will say how that turn out.
I am on the road to completing my Master's degree and its funny because when I started this blog I was just beginning to complete my Bachelor's degree. I am so thankful to the opportunity that has been given to me but what I am most thankful for is the people God put in your path. I look at some mountains that were placed in front of me and I know had I not had the encouragement I have in my life, I would have quit school. This year was tough in the beginning because my job required so much at the first part of the year until, I have to withdraw, but once the workload started to decline, my husband was the first person to ask me when I planned to re-enroll. Thank God for him.
Finally, I was able to get a new position and although I am on a learning curve, I am enjoying my work more than ever. It is so refreshing to be learning something new. I know God gave me this when he knew I was ready for it and so far so good.
In the upcoming year, I will be completing my Master's degree (August 2012), my husband will be completing his in March. We have made a commitment to do more traveling and see more of the south. My biggest prayer to God is to help my husband find a career in one of our chosen cities so that we can move and explore other parts of our great country. I continue to pray for my children. I am telling EVERY parent out there keep praying for your children, God is listening. I have been blessed. My two youngest children are completing high school (2012-13) and my oldest will be entering his 3rd year of college in the fall. He is hanging in there and I am so proud of him. It can be so easy to get frustrated but I hope I have taught them that reward is worth the hard work.
