The Coming New Year 2015

[Saintscruiser]

I remember when my husband first got sick 4 years ago from MRSA......one of the deadliest staff infections there is. I will save you the details, but know it was bad. Since then, we never know when he is going to have an episode and need to go to the ER or have to call the paramedics like I did on Nov. 5th. But I remember thinking that when the new year would roll around, things would get so much better. They didn't. Unfortunately, two weeks ago, he was in and out of the hospital twice within one week. The first time with the Type A flu and the 2nd time from getting food stuck in his esophagus. I have posted all of this.

I have been on disability since 1999. It is difficult for me to take care of myself, much less my husband when he's in the hospital or having a bad day. I am not whinning, just telling it like it is.

BUT, I am looking forward to 2015, because instead of dreading it, I know my Lord and Saviour is with me in the strongest possible way. Nothing happens unless He says it's okay. Nothing! I'm not saying that there won't be some bad days, as they will happen. My relationship with Almighty God got stronger within the last month. He sustains me, not my own strength. Without His help, I cannot take another breath......no matter what! And if I cannot take that breath, then I'm with Him.....whole and complete.......complete because I'm with my Lord and King, my heavenly Husband, my best Friend, my everything! So come on, 2015! I'm looking forward to you!

Something interesting though.....'Back to the Future' .......... it was to the year 2015! Still no flying cars, though!

 

[Saintscruiser]

Come on!!!! Let's share!!! What are your New Year's resolutions??? I'll go first!

1) I wish to draw closer to God through the Holy Spirit, and through His knowledge learn to be more obedient. I wish to do His will for others as well as my family. He just fascinates me.....His mind is.....I can't even describe His mind. There are no words in the dictionary capable to describe Him. There are so many facets to Him that I don't understand but want to, and some things I don't think I'll ever fully understand until I'm in heaven.

2) I am up to the challenge to cook more. Cooking is really difficult for me because of fibro. I am sick and tired of eating what we've been reduced to eating. I'm not a great cook like my sister (man, that girl can cook!) but if I can make something that can last a couple of days, I can take breaks inbetween. I cooked pork chops, blackeyed peas, cream corn, and cornbread for New Year's day. We southerners have a 'thing' about eating pork and blackeyed peas on New Year's. I'm not superstitious.......I just wanted some pork chops and blackeyed peas. My husband, God love him, (and He does) was so appreciative. It upsets me that I can't perform my wifely duties around the house. I have a housekeeper once a week and that does help. But I really need to be able to keep up with the laundry better, taking our 4-legged children outside on a more regular basis, and ridding this house of clutter. I am not a hoarder, but because of physical limitations, I'm not able to pick up and swiffer the dust in my home on a regular basis. That is a goal I'm moving toward.

3) I wish to get out of the house more....it's usually going to my doctors and visiting my sister once a week.....period. I hung around at my vape shop the other early evening when I needed some coils and other supplies. I'm getting to know the people better and it was fun!!!! After all the sickness we've had lately, I enjoyed 'fun' again!

4) I'm an arts and crafts kind of person and it's been so long since I've been able to do them! I love taking raw materials and creating something from them. I used to do them all the time and 'peddle my wares' at flea markets and such.

That's all I can think of at the moment, but may come up with more after this is posted. I'll add them if and when they crop up. But, I hope that others list what's important to them to change or work toward. Now generally, people here read the posts and don't comment. For those of you who do that, give us some insight to the important things in your heart. Let's get to know each other better. This isn't a 'trap.' It's a door! Don't be afraid to open it!