An accounting...

Every year we read about making 'New Years Resolutions' to which they are rarely adhered to for the entire year. The root word of resolution is 'resolve' or in other words to improve or do better. I like the word 'resolve'. It involves self improvement, not perfection.

In 2010 I chose ...
'3' Things to work on...
1-Do a good deed each day, no matter
now insignificant. Only I need to be
aware of it, no one else.
2-Have a positive attitude, at least for
part of the day, and be grateful!
3-Help others to feel better after talking with them.
(Sincerity)

An accounting...
I think I did okay. I'm not perfect and I'm grateful we have a new day each day to begin again and try. On days when I was not consciously thinking of my resolve I would pass by my little 'reminder note' and think, 'oh yes I need to work on such and such. It helped me a great deal.

I like keeping things simple. My resolve is keep it simple and attainable.

I was thinking what I wanted to work on for 2011 and I spent the whole month thinking about it. I reached a decision!

I made up this new little 'reminder note' and it's on my cupboard next to 2010 that I'm still working on for the remaining 5 days of this year. I read a very inspirational talk today by Pres. Harold B. Lee, a talk entitled 'Stand Ye in Holy Places', Ensign, July 1973 (reprinted in Ensign, Oct. 2008). I also listened to an address given at BYU Education Week, I think Aug. 2010 by Hank R. Smith entitled 'The Power of One: Becoming An Exceptional Teenager'. That is a very inspiring talk and is great for parents and teenagers. It applies to all of us and I gleaned a lot from his talk. This helped me in contemplating the month of December what I wanted to work on for 2011.

Well, I'm excited for 2011 to arrive! I have a grateful heart for all the multitude of blessings and tender mercies the Lord bestowed on all our family so far in 2010. The Lord is my Redeemer. He gives me hope and inspiration. I love him so much! I'm grateful for a beautiful family and treasure each and everyone of them! We are richly blessed for our posterity! ♥