Twelve for 2012!!

YES today is March 15, 2012 and I know I'm super late with this but better late than never..... right. I read a friend's post that asked/ challenged you to think of twelve things you would like to accomplish in the year 2012. Let me say, I don't make New Years resolutions anymore just because I don't follow through. I did make what most people would call a bucket list although I don't refer to it as such cause I have no plans of kicking any bucket soon and prayerfully me and God are on the same page. 

My list didn't have twelve things on it so when I saw the post I felt compelled to answer the call. It was not any easy task either, but I enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to making these goals a reality. I would like to challenge you to think of twelve things you would like to accomplish this year and share them with me if you feel comfortable. 

My list is as follows, no particular order just random.

1. Have a closer relationship with the creator.

2. Work to become a better mother.

3. Be a better wife.

4. Learn to speak Spanish

5. Forgive (Sincerely and let it all go)

6. Stay at an all inclusive resort

7. Take a cruise with my children (Hubby and I have gone but not the kids)

8. Enjoy everyday life (do things out of the ordinary even in the middle of the week)

9. Take my first train ride.

10.Take my first airplane ride.

11. Decide what I really want to do with my life (obtain a degree??)

12. Love freely, live well, Laugh often

I'm sure there are other things I could add to this list but I'll work on these first. I've shared mine so you should share yours.......

Getting Back!

It's been along time since my last post, ten months to be exact. My last post talked about the devastation that had recently took place in my life. I've lost a great friend that will never be replaced and that has set me back tremendously. However life must continue and I have to admit that even in midst of my storm and grief, God has continued to bless me. 

Five months after Tracy's death I gave birth to a healthy, beautiful baby boy. Eight pounds, four ounces and 2o inches long!  There were a few difficulties in labor and delivery but GOD! This little boy has been a wonderful addition to our family. I have so much to be thankful for. This post would be too long if I went over everything that has taken place in the last several months. Let me try to sum it up as best possible.

During the pregnancy I had pupps ( a rash that only happens is 3% of women, very itchy and uncomfortable) Got over that with some herbs from the heath food store!! Then I went thru a bout with placenta previa (when your placenta is in front of your cervix) that went away after a few months. After delivery I hemorrhaged and have to have a blood transfusion. After being home a week, I went back to the Doctor only to find I had to have a D & C. After ALL this I'm on the road to recovery and I'm so grateful.

Elijah is soon to be five months old and his brother and sister adore him! I can't begin to explain how much he has changed our lives....it's been so long since we had a baby in the house and he is just as goofy as the rest of us. I was so concerned since I was going thru mild depression and grief. He is such a happy baby!!!!!

Okay so after all these recent events it's given me an opportunity to sit back and really reflect on things, people and such. I've lost friends via death and growing apart. It's been a hurtful thing for me and I've made some changes that I felt were necessary. First off I deactivated my facebook account. I felt like I was spending wayyyy to much time on there and I found myself feeling some kinda way about some of the post. Getting involved in things that didn't have ANYTHING to do with me!

I'm working on getting back to things that are important to me, family and those that are important. Things that I enjoy doing.....reading and watching any good drama i.e. Grey's Anatomy, The Game, and such and I'm so serious when I say I'm loving it!!!!!! Spending time with my family and taking time all to myself has been really gratifying. 

Whoa I said a mouthful and I'm done......My intent is to blog more often!

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