I have been thinking over changes for the New Year. Not necessarily resolutions, as I never seem to keep those and then I feel guilty and worse than before I made them. This year I think changes, both in attitude and in actions are more appropriate.

I intended to write this post at the traditional time, ya know, New Years? But as is the norm around here lately, life has a way of intervening. The hubby and I have been spending time together, working some things through. I got through Christmas relatively unscathed and New Years has always been more about football for me anyway. :)

So it seemed things might be headed in the right direction, slowly but surely. Maybe not. There are some work issues and last weekend our vehicle got repossessed. More challenges to add to the pile. But I digress..

This just fortifies my need for CHANGE. I feel like we have been ripped bare to the bone and have to rebuild at this point. I am working on my own emotional wellbeing..I have good days and bad days. Bailey will be home next week and that is sure to buoy my spirits, as one can't help but smile in his presence. Mike is working hard, long hours out of necessity right now. We have decided that for the time being, I am not going back to work. This will involve another change, as I've never been the most patient stay at home mom.

Patience.
Love, unconditional style.
Perseverance.
Hope. Faith. Grace.
And most importantly, the ability to find happiness in every situation, even when it doesn't go the way we planned.

This is my mantra. Notice, they aren't specific. I think every area of my life can use pieces of these. So a bit late, but Happy New Year and here's to a fantastic 2010.