The New Year

Well, 2009 is quickly approaching! Seems to me that 2008 went by kinda fast! Ummm, you do realize that if thats the case, birthdays are coming faster also....YUCK! LOL! 2008 has given me an opportunity to open my eyes and search and find a whole new sense of being! Sound crazy? No, not really. During the time I took off from work, I actually learned how to enjoy life more and appreciate the things I am blessed with and my surroundings. You see, for the first time in a long time, I noticed the beauty that surrounds my home, just the little things! I learned to appreciate the small country town that I live in.....and have lived for almost 11 years. It's not that I didn't like these things before, but it was just "where I was" and I didn't really take or make the time to truly appreciate (or even really like) these things. So, to me, 2008 has brought a whole new perspective to me that I intend to carry on into 2009. It may sound as if I am getting a little "deep" but really I am not! God is good if you just let Him be and I had to learn to "let Him be" again. It's crazy how everyday life can change you and make you miss out on what is truly important in life....but how many of us do that? Pretty much all of us! Have you stepped out on your front porch (or back) lately and just looked around and maybe even NOTICED something for the first time? Anyway, I just want to wish everyone many blessings for a wonderful new year! I'm still learning to enjoy things more.....won't you join me? Until later!