2012

     I must say that 2011 was kind of a sucky year.  It seemed as though whatever could go wrong did go wrong.  I could go on and on about all the crappy stuft, but I am not going to.  I just want to tell you that this year we lost my stepdad.  He was a great man of faith and family and he is missed every day!!!

This picture was taken 2 weeks before he died.  I will cherish that time with him always~~~

    A couple months later we lost the patriarch of our family.  Grandpa Doherty.  This picture is also taken the last time I saw him.  He was a wonderful man and he is greatly missed.

     My church family also lost their dad/husband this year.  He also was a man of great faith and a man who adored his family.  Over my years here the Trontvet's have become family to me.  I watch them grieve but also stay so true to their faith and each other.

Thanks for all the extra smiles Randy!!!

     So this is how I transition...These three wonderful men are up in heaven with God.  And they aren't sick anymore.  Sometimes that doesn't matter as they are missed so much, but knowing where they are takes away the sting a bit.  It may seem that they did not fulfill what they should have, marraiges missed, Grandchildren not growing up with their grandpas, and just so much time and memories to make still. Wha I need to remember is that God's promise was fulfilled and they are in a better place.  I often just sit back and think of what joy they must be experiencing in heaven.  They are my inspiration for a better 2012.

     I am not one to make resolutions because I am so not a rule follower that knowing there is a rule makes me just want to do the opposite.  So this year I thought that I would share with you the things that I hope to make 2012 a happy year...

I would like to blog more.

I plan to write that children's book that I have been talking about "I miss my grandpa lee"

I hope to run the turkey trot with my family at thanksgiving.

DONE!!!!!!

I would like to journal more again.

I would like to do a better job of being consistent with my meditation books.

I want to follow the will of God even when it hurts.

I will cherish those who are in my life.

I want to learn more about history.  Yes CEC finally and you don't even have to pay me.

I would like to complete more random acts of kindness.

I would like to be happy with where I am and strive to be better.

I want to be the best mommy, aunt, sister and sister in law, daughter and friend that I can be.

I dream of reading the bible cover to cover.

I am gonna try harder to capitalize.

     I hope I continue to grow.  I continue to be fun to be with, loving and caring.  I will still be goofy.  I will probably still be wearing hats and pjs and I am okay with that.  I hope my faith light shows.  I hope people see me as a woman of faith.  I want to continue loving my kids like they are little humans.  Of course I haven't told you all, but i think you get the drift...I AM HOPEFUL FOR THE YEAR 2012!!!

   My mom made me write this.  This year I plan on being nicer to other dogs (although I don't know why I have to).  I will love my brothers ;).  I hope to be the best cuddler of the year.

UHH what is a new years resolution

My new years resolution is to find a new home!

HAPPY 2012 EVERYONE!!!