New Year's Resolution/Goals Update

Well I have to just laugh because I realize it's been SUCH a long time since I've updating my family blog! Thanks to my dear friend Christina did she kindly remind to ''update your blog girl!''

So here goes:

First goal I set: Live a better life for Christ

Update: I started another amazing bible study, ''The fingerprints of God'' with my friend Chris and it has really transformed my relationship with God! It's such an intimate study, enriching my faith, love and life in the Lord. I feel a lot closer to Him now and feel I am becoming the Godly woman He has called me to be.

Second Goal: Show love to other's more often.

Update: Well with the ongoing process of the first goal I have found every aspect of my life change. With a more enriched relationship with Christ, I have more love to give. I have tried to go out of my way to give a smile, lend a helping hand or a simple word of encouragement to people. It's amazing how a simple thing can bring out a smile or a tearful thank-you from a stranger.

Third Goal: Engage in my children to the fullest!

Update: Well again going back to the very first goal, that is the rock, my foundation of my whole life and way of living. I am more patient, quiet and overall loving. I have struggled with patience and ''yelling'' for a while. I feel the Lord has lead me away from that and it's so freeing! I love and adore my children and enjoy every waking moment with them. I try to do special projects with them together and individually. Their favorite thing to do with mom is baking/cooking in the kitchen with me! Such great memories:-)

Fourth Goal: Have more compassion and appreciation for my husband.

Update: Well this one has changed quite a bit. I have found our marriage changing and enriching for the better. A simple word of encouragement, a note in his lunch or an act of love goes a long way. It's not that hard or time consuming and goes a long way with the spouse. He has noticed a change in me as well and has encouraged him to try harder to do nice things for me.

Fifth Goal: Live a healthier lifestyle, no dieting, just eating right and exercising. Be a good role model for my children

Update: Well this is an exciting update!!! About 3 weeks ago I bought an elliptical machine and have FAITHFULLY worked out at least 3 days a week! I look forward to my workouts now:-) I have more energy I have found I actually want to eat better and it's easier to ''just say no to the cookies!'' Sadly at first I was only able to do 15 minutes on the machine, now I'm up to 35 easily, I just pop in a movie and go to town! I finish up with Pilate's style body sculpting . My husband has seen an improvement and has given me many words of encouragement. All-in-all the goals I have set I have stuck to and met on some level.

I would have to say that if you choose to have your first goal Living for Christ, the rest will fall into place:-)

Thanks for the motivation Chris to finally update!!