Happy New Year/ Resolutions

We had a way too fun New Year's Eve (which means staying up late, lighting fire works, and drinking sparkling lemonade and apple cider). I couldn't wake up early this morning for 8:00am church. So, I slept until 10. My hubby went to church without me. :) I got up and ate a wonderful, if I do say so myself, homemade cinnamon roll. I feel heavy hearted today. I know I'm not supposed to because it's New Year's Day and we all hope for the best year yet. I do hope for a great year.  But, life is hard. For all of us. No matter our circumstances.  We struggle. We just keep trying to keep on keeping on. We find moments of joy and hope. We have moments of heartache and despair. Both the heartache and the joy make up this beautiful experience we call life. We grow from the hard times and find our Savior there for us. We build stronger relationships with one another and with our Father in Heaven as we struggle and push through. Then we enjoy even more the beautiful little moments where the sun shines on us. I'm thankful for both. I'm especially thankful that I have wonderful people around me to share this beautiful life. So, as I think about resolutions this year, knowing that I am not in as great of a state emotionally as normal (oh the joys of thyroid nodules and drugs), I know that I can not overwhelm myself.  So, I'm keeping it simple.  Along the way I'm going to remember how blessed I am to hold my hubby's hand as we wade through trials and kiss my kiddos everyday. Bring on 2012!!!! Happy New Year from the Jordan Family.