Reflection on the Year: Things Past, Things to Come

Ahhh January …the month to reflect and make new year’s resolutions

I’m typically not one for new year’s resolutions really,

but the beginning of the year does create a great time to reflect on

where you are and where you’ve been over the past year.

2011 was a busy year for us:

Marriage, Russ graduated and got commissioned, We went on our first Cruise and first vacation,  we moved to Jacksonville, I got a new job, finding new Friends, new Church, we get to live together in a wonderful house, I’m adjusting to being a Navy wife, Russ is back to going underway and having duty, and those are just the major changes. 

It’s been a busy year, but a great one.  I really am happier than I’ve ever been and I think Russ feels the same way.  I feel like I'm on the path I should be, I’m where I should be, I’m with the right person, and I am progressing. 

I’ve made some changes in 2011 that I feel good about, but there are still some areas and things I need to work on though.   That is why January is a great month.  It really makes you think about your life and where you want it to be. 

2011 Things I am HAPPY about:

HOME: Our home is super organized, clean, and looks how I want it, Russ and I have our duties figured out and the house runs like clockwork

FINANCIAL: We're slowly but surely paying off debt, We started and have kept tithing

MARRIAGE:  Our relationship is growing; we still always have fun together

SPIRITUAL:  I’ve been doing a morning devotional before work daily

PERSONAL:  I’ve been reading, I’m content with my wardrobe (at the moment), I’ve been cooking a lot and trying new recipes, we’ve made some friends, and I’m eating healthy and balanced

2012 Things I am HOPEFUL about:

CHURCH: This year we will be more involved in our new church.  We took a members class the other day and it was awesome, this is where God wants us.  We are going to make the time to attend small groups and volunteer more

FINANCIAL: We are going to pay off more debt and continue on our plan to be debt free

EXERCISE: I need to get fit and exercise more; Russ and I have been taking more walks together and have started to walk not drive the mile to church on Sundays

MARRIAGE: Russ and I are taking steps to make sure we communicate and are supportive of each other, we are starting to eat in the dining room for dinner with no TV on during the week (it’s so easy to get lazy and have the TV on all the time)

Now lets take a little picture walk down memory lane...