Joy to the New Year... 2008 has begun!

I made it through the holidays. As you can read in my last post, I was in a humbug mood during the holidays, but I made it through... and Today, I choose to be optimistic. My morning mantra on most days for the last two years has been... "everyday is filled with new possibilities". This truth has carried me through and to some amazing experiences that I couldn't not have predicted.

My holiday break was filled with plan changes and surprises along the way. I did actually boycott my family dinner, as the kick off to my week of de-stressing and doing a "whole lotta nothin". In that moment that I decided to not go to my Dad's for dinner I felt guilty but after a while I realized it was what I needed.... to give myself permission to do what is best for me. So that was the lesson and spirit of the rest of my holiday break. My life was so busy leading up to Christmas that I had to go out and do most of my shopping the weekend before. Shopping worked out really well and definitely was a catalyst to me getting into the holiday spirit.

Christmas day was different this year. As first the changes were frustrating me because I was beginning to regret my decision not to go to Alabama for the holidays. My sons stayed with their father Christmas eve night and came home Christmas afternoon. It was a different arrangement, but I went with the flow... and it worked out wonderfully. Christmas Eve I went to dinner with Casblog's Family and it was a great time. I actually cooked Christmas dinner instead of going to my friend's house. My son's and I had a great time hanging out Christmas night, just the three of us. They went back to their Dad's the next day. This holiday season, I had a week filled with a good blend of healthy alone time, quality time with family and friends, shopping, cleaning, and relaxing.

This year I brought in the New Year with my family and dream partners over the span of the night. What a great way to start the year. I am so thankful to have them in my life. Going into this new year, I will continue to move towards my purpose. The prayer from my last post will guide me forward:

Prayer: Precious Heavenly Father, Thank You for making each and every day one for us to rejoice and be glad. Thank You that our joy does not depend on our circumstances, but on our ability to trust and depend on You. Thank you for all that you do, and all that you will do. Amen.

Peace and Blessing,
WonderWoman