Well, here we are, the end of the year, in a few hours we will be in 2006. I always get a bit melancholy at this time because I think about the year that is leaving us and look to the year ahead with a little fear and excitement. It’s been a tough financially year for us but when I review 2005, I have to say that I am grateful to God that my son DJ was not hospitalized (for a 3rd straight year), I still love my husband deeply, my other son Samuel is doing fine physically and otherwise, I am still alive and I’ve managed to hold on to things like my house, my cars, get closer to finishing my degree. You know, the simple things. Today, my sister-in-law sent me something that I thought captured how I want to feel at 12:59 today. I hope you feel this way too and Happy New Year! The first day of 2006 can be the best day of our lives, ever.
Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever.
There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And because I did I’m going to celebrate! Today, I’m going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: the accomplishments, the many blessings, and, yes, even the hardships because they have served to make me stronger.
I will go through this day with my head held high and a happy heart. I will marvel at God’s seemingly simple gifts:
the morning dew,
the sun,
the clouds,
the trees,
Today is the day I quit worrying about what I don’t have and start being grateful for all the wonderful things God has already given me. I’ll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his Divine Plan ensures everything will be just fine.
And tonight, before I go to bed, I’ll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens. I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.
As the day ends and I lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank the Almighty for the best day of my life. And I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life, ever!
Hello Liz
I worked with your husband at King’s a few years ago…just started blogging a few months ago…thanks to Jeremy and just wanted to add a quote I came across which compliments your entry…happy New Year to you and yours!
“Over the margins of life comes a whisper, a faint call, a premonition of richer living which we are passing by. Strained by the very mad pace of our daily outer burdens, we are futher strained by an inward uneasiness, becasue we have hints that there is a way of life vastly richer and deeper than all this hurried existense, a life of unhurried serenity, peace and power.
Thomas Kelly
A Testament of Devotion
What an excellent way to start the new year!