What I meant to do

**another catching up***

When 2009 came in, I had good intention. I meant to get into better shape by exercising 3x’s a week. I meant to eat better, healthy habits and all. I meant to be a better person, kinder, more understanding, more patience with husband and kids. More understanding of my employer and all the chaos that often occurs there. I meant to be a better daughter, spend more time with my parents, time is precious and I wanted to be there. I meant to be a better sister, calling more often, checking up on my sister’s lives, their families, being one to really listen. I meant to be more involved with my nieces’’ and their babies, so nice to have one close to home. I meant to pray more often, give more of my time, really try to be better.

Now 2009 is over and 2010 is starting fierce and fast. So I again I will try, try to do what really should be done. I will exercise more often, easy to do since I have not done any in oh so long, right? I will eat better, remembering my fruits and vegetables, plenty of water, balancing it all for a better me. I will be better than I was last year because I truly want to be. I might need some reminding, remind me to be kinder, more understanding, and more patient. I promise I will listen. I will be a better employee for a boss who at times is way out there. I will work harder at working better with her instead of against her. I will be a better daughter too. I will come visit, I really do like hanging out with them. I will be a better sister; I will call more often (texting works too right?). I want to know what is going on in their kids’ worlds, all about volleyball and soccer and basketball. I want to know how they are doing in school, what they are good at there.

I will give of my time to those who need it. It is just what should be done. To be able to do all of this I will pray and pray more often. I will pray for all of us as we rush ahead into yet another year. One where we will always be family, together as one. In addition, no matter where 2010 takes each of us, I know that this year will be a precious one for all of us because we have each other.

Love you forever,

Debbie