Its a New Year

It is hard to believe that we are already two weeks in to a brand new year. Where does the time go? It seems like just yesterday I was having to remember to write 2008 down with dates, and now I have to start that reminding all over again with 2009. But, life seems to be like that....just when we start to feel comfortable, or get used to things, it changes.

It is pretty ironic that for someone who really isn't fond of change, I so look forward to the New Year, and I inevitably am the sole cause of much of the change in my own life. I guess none of us really like change, yet deep down we know it is good for us.

Like the moment I realized that I was the reason why my kids were shy to talk to new people, and vowed to change that within myself so that I could set the example for them. I've worked hard at that for the last four years and it is amazing what that one small "change" did to change my life. It brought me new friends that have become some of the best friends I've ever had. It It has led me to attend different churches by myself, allowing me to meet some really great people and learn from them. led me to start USA Fit Gwinnett, which is the most amazing group of runners, coaches, and friends!

I often sit in wonder at my life and how fortunate I am, and realize that it is mostly a series of small events that open the way for so many greater things. Things that are often not even anticipated, and maybe not even wanted or thought of at the time. Yet, when you open up to change, to growing yourself, the possibilities are truly endless. It just takes a little courage, a little faith in yourself, and the desire to just take that first step.

So, as we head in to another New Year, 2009, I will once again take stock of my life and myself, and I'll contemplate ways that I can change and hopefully open some more doors to some really wonderful things to add to my already really great life.