Thursday, January 1, 2009

HAPPY 2009

Happy 2009!! I am so grateful that we are in a New Year. It's so funny how we are hooked to time. Although time marches on everyday, there is something about starting a New Year that feels refreshing, like the lemons on my meyer lemon tree ( I LOVE meyer lemons) Like drinking a cold glass of ice-water (with lemon) on a hot day.
2008 was full of many challenges that I am glad have been transformed into opportunities and I feel so grateful that I am where I am. What a blessing to feel like I am exactly where I am supposed to be (and want to be) they are not always the same you know. Sometimes what's best isn't always what you want, but right now they are in sync, and it feels blissful. I feel so grateful for Randy, for my children and that we are all healthy (well except for being sick currently) But generally healthy. I am grateful for a new baby in the house, which gives me moments to kiss baby toes and ponder the wonder in his eyes. I am grateful for AMAZING friends, who have been so instrumental to me in so many ways. I am grateful to be LDS, what a gift. I am grateful for an active mind which sometimes gets me into trouble, but mostly launches me forward.
I am grateful for perspective and the gift it is to know that EVERYTHING ALWAYS WORKS OUT, if we follow our inner self (our true self) that the Lord has blessed us all with. Not only does it always "work out" but when we trust God, things can be amazing, IF we just LET GO!! Not easy for someone like me to do... Trust me, I'm tough, but he never gives up on me. Sometimes when my mind is clear of all the clutter, I can see that the Lord is waiting to bless me, if I let him. Ironic eh?? We pray for different blessings and then block them with our own doubts, fears, bad attitudes, and so on. So for 2009, I am resolving to stop blocking what I really want... Peace, Prosperity, and Love

4 comments:

Brandy said...

Hey Amber!! You look fantastic and your kids are absolutely beautiful, no surprise there! We moved from Alaska to Ohio this past summer. I was 6 months preggo with Kaylee, but it was a fun road trip. 7500 miles, we saw so many things! We are living in Columbus and LOVE it. Big city, lots to do. Derrick is recruiting here for the next 4-6 years. Happy New Year!

The Bennett Family said...

Love your thoughts! I like to reflect on my own once in awhile. It's good you wrote them down. It's great to see your beautiful family and what you've been up to! How fun to have lots of kids huh!! Take care, Amy

Cuddles, Kisses & Tantrums said...

Thanks for your thoughts Amber. I needed to read those today to give me a boost. I am starting to panic and freak out and you have helped me to feel some peace. Thank you!

Scrap Happy Mommy of 2 said...

I am so glad your move went so smoothly. I am working on enjoying the journey like pres monson has said, and pres. hinckley's Be's this year. I too have trouble with the "being still" enough to let the Lord bless us.