Most of you have seen this video, but I thought I'd post it anyway. It's kind of embarrassing, but what a great memory that night was. Its been a year since I had the miscarriage that almost cost me my life... EEK... still kind of a wierd thought. It seems like this last year I keep noticing how FRAGILE life is. So many things have happened this past year and it seems like I am always thinking how quickly things can change.
I came away from the whole expirience with the feeling like I couldn't make excuses any longer. It was time to take control. In some areas I've made vast improvements, in others we are still working on but as I was thinking about it all today I decided that maybe instead of New Year's Resolutions, which never seem to last very long, I will use this date as a time to make new goals and think about changes I want to make in the next year. This last year I've been successful at losing weight, FINALLY. I am about 10-15 pounds away from my goal still, but I feel great. This next year I want to focus on becoming FINANCIALLY FREE! I want to be out of debt, have a savings account and be better at living with in our means.
I'm so grateful for Jacob and for his desire to work hard for our family so we can live so comfortably. He is truly one of the hardest working people I know. I remember right after everything happened, how different I felt. I can't really think of another way to describe it. Just like "don't sweat the small stuff" ya know? And feelings of closeness to Jacob and the kids, and how thats what really matters. I wish I'd been able to keep that. I hate that so quickly you get wrapped up in all of the OTHER stuff. Anyway, I'm totally rambling, but just have felt again as I've been thinking of the whole expirience, how grateful I am for my life and my family. I am truly blessed and I think too often I'm always thinking about what I can't wait for to happen in the future instead of just living for the moment and in the moment. There is another goal for this year! Take advantage of every moment!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Its been a year...
Posted by Annette Rose at 10:26 PM
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Are you SURE that's you in that video???? Holy crap girl!!! You have made such a huge transformation! I was looking for you at first while I was watching then I realized you were right there!!! You look great!!! I have never seen that video either! SO sweet!
Okay so I watched it again and I want to say how awesome you look!!! I am so happy you have reached your goal and can't wait to see you where you "Apple Bottom Jeans"!!!!!! :)
Love the video and I love your new goal!
I've been thinking of ya lately so it was fun to go check your blog! Loved this post because it rings so true!!! I'm so proud of you! Sad that it takes an awful trial to help us prioritize. Mom said you look amazing and you're just such an inspiration! Thanks!!
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