A New Year

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New Year's Eve

Today, as I have seen everyone’s New Year’s Eve posts, I have reflected on my past year. It really has been the hardest, worst yet most blessed of my life. I can’t believe this year is over. My world stopped March 13 and time has never felt the same since. I still feel like it is early 2014 and now it will almost be a year since we lost our Olivia. Time has numbed some of the pain and blurred some of the memories but I think I have held onto the beautiful part of the experience.  We received so many blessings this year and I will forever be grateful. We had so many fun adventures as a couple and with Bryce that I cannot curse the year. This year wasn’t all bad but I will be happy to say goodbye to 2014 and hello to a new year with new experiences. With a lot of faith, hope and prayer I look forward to a new year.

Resolutions. I always go back and forth with New Year's Resolutions because I always feel like I never reach the goals I set. This year I have a few and I am excited to work on them.

1. Send birthday cards out to every family member
2. Better scripture study
3. Consistent FHE
4. Focused, present parenting
5. Read more
6. Attend temple monthly

I also read "15 Resolutions from the Prophets for 2015" and think I could resolve to do ALL of these.

1. Avoid contention
2. Find more meaning in Temple service
3. Take care of your body
4. Learn more about the gospel
5. Be a better parent
6. Improve personal scripture study
7. Serve someone everyday
8. Have more meaningful prayer
9.Increase fast offering
10. Repent daily
11. Have family home evening
12. Forgive quickly
13. Maintain a clear vision
14. Evaluate yourself honestly
15. Emulate Jesus Christ

We spent the night bowling, playing board games and watching the ball drop!