Its A New Year. . .

Well its a New Year. As I was sitting in this quiet house. Which I'm sure won't be for long. I was thinking about this New Year. Someone once told me that they hated the New Year. I know that it can be hard starting over, changes coming. But I truly do Love the New Year. It's a time to reflect on the past and the things you would like to do over, change, and/or make better. I enjoy that idea of starting again, getting that chance to do better. Just like in the gospel we have the repentance process. Repentance gives us a chance to make thing better. To apologize and make things right. The New Year gives us the same. It's up to us to take advantage of it. I was thinking about my kids and the things that I would and will do the same. And the things I won't, the way I may handle somethings. I want for my children to be Happy and realize that this is a wonderful life. That there is so much they can do and give this world. I Will help them through this path and make good choices that will lead to a happy life. I Will help them see that the challenges in this life are not just here to test them but to make them stronger. I Will help each one of them gain a strong testimony of the gospel, and in being obedient to the commandments that the Lord has given us. I Will give them the strength to go out and serve missions and do the things that will be pleasing unto the Lord. I Will help them know the value of a strong relationship with their Father in Heaven and relay on that. I Will help them strive for a Higher Education and value the hard work it takes to get one. I Will be strong enough in this New Year for the changes coming and lean on my Father in Heaven for support. I Will be a Better Wife, Mother, Sister, and Friend. Whatever new calling I get this year, I Will do my best and find Joy in it. I am grateful for a New Year where we can strive to do Better, Become Better, Live Better, Be Stronger, Love More, Serve More, and Be Thankful More. I Hope that whatever the New Year begins we will all Do Better.