New Years Resolution Practice. . .

After realizing that blogging isn't just for everyone out there to keep up with what my little family is up to, but it's also for me to keep a type of a journal. . .I want to try to post more often. You are welcome to read up on us if you like, but I have decided that I need keep up if I want to be a better journal writer.

SOOOOO, here goes.

November 2nd I had my heart surgery to close up my "5+" hole. It went great and I'm living migraine free! I was awake (not totally aware) for the procedure. It was painless and my stay at the Murray IHC hospital was WONDERFUL. I wish that I could've stayed one night longer. I regret not finding and fixing this thing earlier.
Benson is starting to say all kinds of sweet things. He currently has an obsession with babies and will pat my front and sweetly say "baby, baby, baby." Oh, how I wish little man, I have to be cleared by the heart doctor before I can work on getting you a sibling. He also will carry around a little doll in a basket at Grandma and Grandpa Young's and cook food for the "babies" in their toy kitchen. His obsession, I'm certain, comes from the fact that his Aunt Shanna is going to have a baby THIS FRIDAY! We are so excited to meet little Breymen!
Mitch is as wonderful as ever. He fought the snowy mess on the roof to hang our Christmas lights and is a darling daddy to Benson, getting him ready for school everyday. He has started working on his resume to apply for another job. He's done great at his current place, but driving to Murray everyday can make just about anyone stressed out and tired.
This past Sunday, I had a solemn opportunity to visit a friend that is losing her battle with cancer. She is absolutely amazing and has more faith than I can ever imagine! Her attitude about the battle she and her family are fighting made me look at my focus in life.

Life is fragile, life here is temporary. My fight is going to be for things that matter. My dear friend taught me that even when you are fighting, you smile; when you do things that matter, you matter; when you truly care about others, others will care about you. A school full of teachers and students wore pink and shouted their love for this beautiful lady.

As a teacher, I will teach acceptance and kindness. As a mother I will love endlessly and teach what matters. As a wife, I will support with all my heart and be a strong partner to my love. As a sister, a daughter, and family member, I will give as much time and care that I can. As a friend, I will be there as often as possible. As a runner, I will now run with a purpose and with an understanding that I have more to be thankful for than just my physical life. I have a purpose and I have many reasons to feel blessed.

As Christmas approaches, I will not forget my blessings, my purpose, and the many many people that I love. This life is too temporary to take advantage of any moment.