A New Year, A New Beginning

While our year has not been as challenging as some, we are definitely looking forward to a more exciting year. As anyone reading this blog already knows, we are expecting a new addition to our family in September. While preparing for a new baby will definitely be a challenge, it will also be the most exciting and happiest time of the year for us. I guess that's how life goes most of the time. I am currently reading The Other Side of Heaven, which is a good reminder about the important things in life. Sometimes I am envious of those living a simpler lifestyle, free of the pressures of the society in which we live. I will definitely work this year on focusing on those simpler, more important elements of life. Welcoming the newest member of our family should help us recognize what is important and keep a larger perspective of life. We'll see if this resolution lasts past February, but keeping a focus on the basics of life would definitely help to keep from getting caught up in the challenges of modern life.