Another year has come and gone. Time for making new year's resolutions and a time for remembering those resolutions blown from the year just past. We should always strive for improvement, but in the year 2008, I don't particularly feel the need to profess any resolutions or eat the traditional black-eyed peas to guarantee a great coming year.
Although I didn't accomplish those goals set a year ago, 2007 turned out quite well. Cleaned out a lot of my baggage and after studying Beth Moreland's "Believing God" series, realized there were three issues facing me that I had trouble believing would ever transpire--1) finding a job I could be content in; 2) Jonathan making it through life and finally being at peace; and 3) finding love that will be right for me.
As you already know, I found that job. Actually can say I love the job and, yes, even though neither my passion nor related to my degree, I am content. And working only two weeks and getting off three with pay, well, hey.....
Have struggled with Jonathan for awhile. He's literally wasted four years of his life, and to admit that I was fearful of his fate would be an understatement. However, 2008 will be the beginning of a new phase in Jonathan's life. Jonathan has agreed to get an associate degree from a local community college in San Diego County. Can't say enough what a blessing my parents have been in my life. They have stood by me, tried to encourage me and gave me excellent advice (which many times my stupidity hindered me from taking), and financially supported me and Jonathan on numerous occasions. Mom and Dad have agreed to pay for Jonathan's schooling, room, and board as long as he finishes with passing grades. Everyone wants Jonathan to succeed. Don and Nat even showed their support by giving Jonathan a Mac laptop for Christmas. School will be the main focus; a job secondary. Jonathan is now renting a studio adjacent to a nice family residence in close proximity to the campus. This is Jonathan's last chance, and he knows it, and finally has the desire and determination to do what is expected and complete something started.
To find love in cyberspace may not be the best option, but it seems to be successful for many couples. Although that hopefulness about Mr. Vegas has dwindled, there are still many positive aspects to internet dating. Mmm, and they say women are hard to figure out and understand.
Well, two out of three ain't bad.
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I'm with you on the whole resolution thing. I don't give much thought to "new year" other than we get the day off. I try to be intentional about working on areas of my life that need improvement (and they are numerous) throughout the year. Sure hope Jonathan will do well and move ahead in his life. I've not faced that with my children, but it would be a heavy burden to bear. And yes, two out of three isn't bad ... and this may be the year for #3!
Your parents are a blessing to many of us ... as are you!
I am thankful that your job is something that you enjoy and the schedule is a good one. We must continue to encourage each other about our children. When they do show signs of maturity and start to listen to the voices of their family they in turn give us fresh hope for their future lives. Shouldn't be so tough, but for some it is. Love you, Laura
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