A New Year

It's kind of my mantra to not wait until the new year to make a change in your life, but I also feel it is a good point to reflect on the past year and resolve to do better in the next one as well.  So I will do a recap of 2013 and a 'wishlist' for 2014. 

*2013: 

• Started 3 bible reading plans...but didn't finish any of them
• Lost 19 lbs and gained 12 of it back
• Started Benlysta infusions for Lupus
• Developed a sizable DVT in my right bicep
• Finally got negative results for ALL blood clotting disorders
• Started the foster-adoption process and then stopped
• Improved our marriage through some couples counseling
• Stopped panicking about getting everything done
• Started to feel more comfortable in social settings
• Stopped trying to control everything
• Started trusting God more
• Stuck (pretty well) to a budget

*2014:

• Be healthier
• Be less angry and more merciful
• Extend grace to others more freely
• Squelch the deep desire to tell everyone, 'I never used to look like this!'
• Assume the best in everyone
• Savor all of my blessings (especially my kids and my hubby)
• Be encouraging