Thank You 2019...

2019 has been oh so good to me and mine..

So many have been posting on social media on how 2019 was not kind and how it broke them. 

And it makes my heart sad for them.

We have had some of those rough years, but we are thankful for a good year full of love, blessings and good things for our babies.

Trav and I both had a bit of a health scare, from the ugly c word, to maybe having a heart issue..

 but standing on our faith and having good doctors and praying family and friends we both have been cleared.🙌

If ya follow me on Facebook, than you already have heard plenty about 2019 being graduation season for us.

The twin fellas graduated from college and moved back home and started their great careers at wonderful companies. I am enjoying this time with them, family dinners and many game nights because this momma sure missed them while they were away. And I know it won’t be long before they buy their first homes. (no hurry guys)

Our baby graduated from high school and moved away to college and is continuing her education for her future career. And is loving the college life. She has made some great friendships and found a wonderful church. I Still Miss Her…

Our Oldest bought their first home and lives just 5 minutes away from us, where we get to see our grandbabies a lot! So thankful for this, as we love having them close.

Trav and I still have great  jobs, where we have an easy 20 min drive with no traffic and we don’t dread going to work each day. We love our bosses and co-workers and we know how blessed we are to have that.

My momma found a new dr who is helping treat her symptoms for her condition and I am thrilled to say she has been leaving the house more and has a smile on her face again. I have missed this. We enjoy my parents at church on Sunday mornings and lunch after.. Unfortunately there are still some bad days, but I am still believing that they go away.

Been thinking a lot about 2020.. 

I was asked what 2019 taught me, and I am excited to say I conquered a bit of a battle in my head.

 I have accepted that I have no control over how people act or treat me. I used to chase people and even when they treated me or mine like crap I would get offended than beg them or convince them that we are good people. I would react instead of respond. 

But I got tired.

Now, I have accepted that I can only control how I act and how I treat people in my life.

 I can only control the kind of wife, mom, Nana, daughter and friend that I am.

 I mean I am already an amazing wife, but I guess I could make a few adjustments..😜

I want to be the kind of Nana that I wanted my kiddos to have growing up. One that is heavily involved in my grandbabies lives. And I pray that my children become the kind of aunts and uncles that will be involved in each others lives. So far they are showing great signs of knocking that role out. 

I find myself praying more and more about the future spouses that my kids will marry one day. 

That they are kind, patient, strong, thoughtful, fun to be around and loving. That they love Jesus and will love my kiddo and their siblings. I pray that the relationship between me and them is good. I really desire that with all my being. I want to love them like they were my very own. 

I desire to be the kind of friend that I want to have. I have some sweet friends, and so thankful for them. I just hope that they know how much they mean to me.

Sooo 2020 is going to be more about my relationships. 

Healthy Relationships..

 I want to be a better me. 

Be more intentional about loving my people. 

And I encourage you to give yourself a good review. See where you want to change or need to make some adjustments. If you are continuing to find yourself in a rut or searching for answers, or feeling unfulfilled than I encourage you to find a good church home. I promise that it helps you deal with life. God will find a way to minister to your heart. To heal your hurts.. He will send the right people into your life. Because no one needs to do life alone. It’s just not healthy. Surround yourself with good people. People who will love you on the good and bad days. The kind who will drop everything and pray for you. The kind who encourage you and are bold enough to tell you when you are doing wrong. The kind who will check on you when they notice you have been quiet.. 

Life is just much more sweeter when you are doing it with good people in your corner.