Well 2021 has been quite the year. There are so many people who have had such hard times the last two years wether it be job loss, personal loss, financial struggles, illness or whatever has affected them. I also know several people who made big changes like ourselves leaving the comforts of home and family to move away to find a better way of life or possibly job changes or whatever their reason is. It has certainly been a year of change for ourselves and for us the decision we made to move across the country was definitely right for us, we are so much happier than we’ve been in a long time. We definitely miss our kids and our grandchildren and we hope every day they will move closer but we are finding such peace with our decision.
So now looking ahead to 2022 all I can say is I pray this pandemic gets over, I pray for better leadership in our country because what we have today is absolutely destroying our country and all that we hold dear, our freedoms, our economy and our way of life is at stake and only by the grace of God can something be done to fix this mess we are in.
And like so many making resolutions for the new year I just hope on a personal note that I can get healthier, give of my time more to helping others, take more quiet time to enjoy and appreciate what we have and to not take this precious life we’re given for granted.
Last evening we had friends over for dinner and just sat and visited and enjoyed their company. We want more of those moments. Time with the people we love. We all tend to get caught up in being busy, I am definitely guilty of that myself but I would like to learn the art if being still. I think in a world that seems so out of control a little quiet time would be a good thing for all of us.
I am a songwriter and that used to bring me so much joy, but the last few years has been so hectic and with so much going on I set that aside and haven’t taken the time for the things I enjoy, like writing music, playing piano or guitar, reading, light gardening, riding my bike or some nice day hikes. I’ve done these things on occasion but would like to see those things prioritized higher.
So looking to the New Year I too have “resolutions” like so many will make, and I hope that I can find success in living in and appreciating the little moments. We are all given those moments but so many of us let them go right on by in our busyness. That is my only resolution for the coming year is to see and appreciate and take time for those moments, to be healthy, find joy and peace in this chaotic world and to always try and be kind.
What more could I want for myself and for the world.
So today we will take our Christmas decorations down, get the house cleaned up and maybe get a bike ride or some pool time in. As my family in Washington is buried in a foot of snow we are hitting in the low eighty degree temperatures here. I think snow is pretty to look at but I am not missing the cold. Do I sound like I’m gloating? Maybe I am just a little. I can’t help myself. 😁
So Happy New Year and take some time to enjoy! Gods blessings to you all in 2022!
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