This year we've had a lot of blessings, but one that stands out most right now is that just a couple days before Christmas, I found out the thyroid cancer I had is gone. Secondly, we managed to get in a car wreck on I-15 on Dec. 30 just after dropping David off at the airport and none of us were hurt. The new year of 2011 has found us all safe and getting ready to go back to work. Today my two little daycare boys are returning, Sam's going back to school, David's back in Japan and ready to start a new semester of school and work. I feel like we have been truly blessed.
It's 5:30 in the morning and time to wake up the kids. We all get to go take Sam to early morning seminary. We'll see how I hold out. This is a long first day back--but on the bright side. I have plans to be anxiously engaged in good causes all day long. When pre-school and daycare are done today, I will be hitting the gym. I've been trying to go since November, but two things got in the way. Brihstow was not 6 mos. old until December 9 and thanks to my preparations for my radioactive iodine scan, by December 9, I had virtually no energy. I did not let that stop me, I started the gym as soon as she was old enough, but on December 17 I had my scan dose of the radioactive iodine, so I couldn't go anywhere for a few days--then it was Christmas and then we had 4 days till David left. So, despite my best efforts, for the first time in my life, I'm starting a new year with what would seem like New Year's Resolutions.
I have a 70 lbs. pack to set down. I plan on doing this at 10 lbs. a month.
I hope to be able to run a 5 K by May. It's good 'cause it rhymes! I plan on working up to this very slowly.
I will be teaching my kids and hope to incorporate ASL--American Sign Language.
I hope to be lightening my heart by having personal scripture study every day. I'm still amazed that Kelly Hinatsu was right--savor the single years, because this is when you can really study the gospel deeply. She said that once the kids come along it's just harder to study--I doubted before, but now I know--and I know why! These are my clinical hours! If I didn't learn it before, how can I possibly apply it now! :)
I've always shied away from resolutions--especially at New Years. I think it's because I'm always making goals--and New Years is infamous for the goals that no one keeps. Well, I've always believed that I can do anything I have to and want to--thanks to my Dad and my Mom. They're amazing people. So, I don't care if it's New Years. Here we go!
It would be nice to see what you're going to do this year!
I always enjoy reading your writing...very intriguing. I am glad you guys were safe and that your cancer is gone!!
ReplyDeleteThis year I am going to be more reliable I've decided. I am going to only say yes to those commitments that I absolutely know I can do! Also, I need to get back to exercising and eating better so that I can have more energy.
I too would like to run a 5K at least this summer...maybe seeing you get to do it will motivate me!
I am going to train for my next athletic goal. On January 19th I am signed up for a recorded Army Physical Fitness Test. I am aspiring to get a 100% or better in each event. My training so far has me a little bit sore each day. It is just enough to remind me that I need to remember to take my vitamins. The soreness also indicates what muscle groups are going to keep me from making my goal (82 situps and 77+ pushups in 2 minute time slots, and 13:18 or better on a 2 mile course).
ReplyDeleteIt's a lot of pressure on me to train hard- harder than the routine exercises we do each morning.
At some point I will take over as Katie's personal trainer, aside from the over rated fitness tips I give without solicitation, she seems to think I will be able to help. Maybe a double major with kinesiology would be beneficial when I come home for school. I would like to know more about physical therapy too.
Overall I have several goals this year, and I have written them down. The focus for January is to prepare for February's Promotion board, completing and sending my Green to Gold Packet, and this PT goal. If those 3 things happen I will have accomplished something good.