2014 Here I come!

If I think back to January 2013 I NEVER would have guessed the kind of year I would have had. WO! I am humbled and feel so blessed! Now to look forward to 2014. What will this new year bring? I have some insight on a few things that I will post in a few weeks. It is all hearsay right now so I will not spread rumors. In RS today the theme for this new year was presented. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Sister Simes compared the work that the sisters in our ward have done to a light. She had several lanterns and lamps etc. to represent what work we have done...service, prayers, visiting teaching, meals to those in need...the list goes on. I have been a receiver of the light several times this past year. From the prayers, to meals, to kind words of encouragement to sweet gifts. I hope this year I can pass on the light. I have felt this Christmas season though that something was missing...our family. I was blessed to have my mom and her sweetheart come and visit for a few days and it felt SOOOO wonderful! We also were able to go to Oregon and visit with several family members (and friends we consider family!!) and all the more I realize that I have not spent enough time this year with those I love. I am going to try and spend more time with those I love! I also realized that I didn't take very many pictures! WHAT IS UP WITH THAT? Not this year! Tuesday I start back to work. I have to say I have LOVED my time at home. I thought I would be bored. I haven't had time to be bored. I really was not planning on going back to work until the middle of the month, but darn it!, I didn't play the "Woe is me" card enough. My doctor said I can go back now. BLAH! But I am hoping that going back to work will help me to use my time more wisely. Sleeping in every morning has been so wonderful, only, half the day is gone by the time I get up and get going. D&C 88:124-125 it says; 124 Cease to be idle; cease to be unclean; cease to find fault one with another; cease to sleep longer than is needful; retire to thy bed early, that ye may not be weary; arise early , that your bodies and your minds may be invigorated. 125 And above all things, clothe yourselves with the bond of charity, as with a mantle, which is the bond of perfectness and peace. These are some great words. Now to put them into action!