I cannot remember when I have been so relieved to see a year come to an end and so excited for a new one to begin. This one has been full of tragedy and yet as I try to reflect on this very long year I see that it has also been filled with it’s share of miracles.
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I have during 2010 reconnected with many old friends whom I have missed; really missed. I also, thanks to her older sister Jennifer found one very special little girl. A foster child I raised on and off for 7 years. Thanks to facebook we found each other. Danielle is just about all grown up and I have missed her every day all these years. I cannot wait to give her the biggest hug:)
I have also made more new friends this year than ever before. I started my blog in January 2010 and in 1 year I have made all these great and supportive friends. Thank you to all of you xxxooo; you really helped me through the bad stuff!
I have known for well over a year I was going to be a published author..the schedule just kept changing….now it is happening…things are moving so quickly and early in 2011 I will hold my book in my hand. It is so bittersweet but I know my brother in heaven is so proud of me. I will never forget him saying “Do you know you have an article in the paper today”? (It was my job). I miss him so 🙁
So bring on 2011. I know and believe without doubt this is our year; John and I. John has just started a new business and I will be the author of 2 books this brand new year. So I have not made any resolutions I never do ( do you)? I have decided this year to set just a few goals:
1) I would be thrilled if I could have my entire immediate family under one roof for a meal at least one time this new year. ( my book launch does not count).
2) I will be an optimist..forever..negativity be gone!
3) I will pay attention and learn from my mistakes. I will be a better listener. I will question, boldly!
4) I will listen to my instincts; always.
5) I will (gladly) open myself up to new experiences… (without fear of germs).
6) I will expect and know (for the first time in my life) that I deserve to be blessed with good fortune. (not the financial kind).
7) I will not be indecisive.
8) I will always be kind even when it is hard.
9) I will find a safe home for Sophie (the homeless woman who has been with us over 2 years). It makes me sad, I can no longer provide the care she needs.
10) I will align my goals with my values.
11) I will not sweat the small stuff…I already quit worrying.
12) I will kiss, adore and appreciate my husband more, much more. I will speak (actually speak not type or text) with my children much more often. I will spend time with just them. I will spend more 1 on 1 time with my grandkids…
13) And just for good luck #13…I will finish my 3rd book 🙂
So those are my goals what do you think? Attainable or too much?
I forgot my favorite quote last week so this week I will leave you with two:
“A woman is like a teabag; you never really know what she is capable of until she lands in hot water”. Eleanor Roosevelt
“It is a miserable state of mind to have few things to desire and many things to fear”. Francis Bacon
I wish you all a safe, healthy, powerful, positive and very blessed New Year XXXOOO
Doreen
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