New Beginnings

It is now May and so far 2011 has brought many new beginnings in my life.  In a earlier post I talked about making goals this year instead of new year resolutions.  So far I have managed to accomplish a few more.

• Graduate Cum Laude on May 7 with a BSBA
• Work on my relationship with my daughter
• Worry less about things I have no control over
• Get braces - will be off in about 2 months
• Be more positive
• Live a more Christian Life

After a long 2 years I am finally graduating on May 7th with honors.  It has been so rewarding and I think I am going to miss the challenge.  Now I have to find something to fill in the free time that I haven't had in such a long time.  Next I have to consider if a Master's degree is in my future.  Truly would rather work on a new path in regards to my career.   Saying lots of prayers for guidance on this one.

My relationship with my daughter is improving.  We are spending more time together which makes me so happy.  She will be giving me my first grandchild, a baby girl named Brooklyn, sometime in August.  It was exciting going to the Dr with her for the ultrasound to find out it was going to be a girl.  How things have changed since she was born.  I look so forward to holding her for the very first time because I already love her.  Jessica will be an amazing mom. 

Once I put my total faith in GOD and accepted that there are some things that I just have no control over, I very seldom worry.  This has been much easier than I expected,  Not worrying so much has helped me be a much more positive person.  I use to expect the worst to always happen which made me only worry more.  Today I take each day with a new outlook and expect great things to occur.  When they don't I don't sweat it because unless it is something I can control there is no use in bringing myself down.  I am loving life so much with God's guidance.

It has been a year since I got braces and hoping that they will be off in less than two months.  Prior to braces, I never smiled showing my teeth.  I hated my smile and how I looked.  Looking forward to being able to show off my bright whites without being ashamed.

We still haven't found a home church but we have made several visits.  I know that GOD will place us in the right one soon so that we can start to build onto our faith.  We truly miss attending Fairlawn Methodist and miss the many friends that we made there.  Mine & Rob's relationship has gotten stronger as our faith has grown.  I so look forward to seeing what God has in store for us.  He is truly amazing.


I will end this post with the following bible quote in regards to our enemies.  Love and pray for them.  They are the ones that need it the most.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you.

(Matthew 5:44)