Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Goodbye 2008....Hello 2009


I'm sitting here and I'm breathing a sigh of relief.  Its almost over.  2008 is almost gone and I am happy to see it go.

It has been a tough year for many of us.  This year has brought us sky-high gas prices, political unrest, a train wreck of an economic collapse, people losing their homes...their jobs.

But even though 2008 has put us through the wringer I am staying upbeat about 2009.

Although I know any issues I had yesterday will still be there tomorrow, I always feel like New Years Day gives me a fresh start.  A fresh start to improve myself, improve my relationships, improve my outlook on life.

I was talking with my Godmother's son in law the other day and he said something to me that really struck a chord.  His 2008 was hard.  His son was sick.  He worked in Real Estate so he was basically out of a job with a very sick kid.  And with all the stress, his marriage looked just about over.

But he and his family prayed and persevered.  After a while, his son got better, thank God.  He swallowed his pride and took any job he could find.  His wife and he pulled it together.  He said to me, that even on his worse day he would say to himself, "If you still have a breath in your body, then you still have a chance to turn it around."

I'm still breathing...and so are you...no matter what happened in 2008, we can still turn it around.

I am entering this new year with hope in my heart.  As long as I have a hopeful heart and a breath in my body, I know I will be ok.

Even though I don't blog as often as I should, I want EACH ONE OF YOU that takes the time to read my words to know that you hold a special place in my heart.  I hope 2009 smiles on each of us. 

I'll see you all in 2009....Happy New Year!!