Isn't life just so fun? I'm learning a lot about myself and life as I face different challenges. Some pleasant, some not so pleasant. I guess it's good to see what I can handle and how I react to things. I still need to learn more about patience and understanding relevant time tables for my life. Everything isn't always going to be perfect. And that's sometimes really hard for me to understand and accept.
 Christmas was a bit different for me this year. I sure enjoyed spending time with family and close friends in UT this holiday, even if I was on pain killers (and a little out of it) since my surgery last week. Thankfully my parents came to AZ to take care of me and bring me to UT safely. It was nice spending some time with them, and then seeing the rest of the family at home. I will admit that I am enjoying the warmer weather back here in AZ, though. It was freezing up there!!!
 As the New Year approaches, goals come to my mind of what things I need to be working on. Mostly, I need to be bettering myself rather than worrying about what should be happening in my life. I need to find new outlets for my stress. And enjoy what's around me. I need to utilize the patience I have and continue to build more. I need to allow myself to have faith in the Lord, and essentially my purpose here in AZ. I am in no shape or form close to being perfect, and I can always work on being more Christ-like. Hope everyone brings the New Year in with a fresh perspective on life, and enjoys the holiday safely.
Peace.
