It’s near the end of 2008; do you know where your resolutions are? A friend reminded me of this today. I can’t even seem to recall what I resolved to do, so I’m going to take a look back at my blog to see if professed any promises to myself. Hold on just a sec … Well, turns out I started this blog as a sort of New Year’s Resolution to write more … so I guess that worked out!
In addition to that, I thought it would be cool to take a look at the past year and see if I inadvertently picked up some resolutions … healthy new habits or worthwhile new experiences. I thought of two that I have enjoyed.
1. Gifts for the Mail Carrier
My brother-in-law’s father, Don, passed away in January, and somewhere in the midst of memories I heard poured forth from family members and friends, I heard about his habit of leaving little treats for his mail carrier. “That’s just the kind of guy he was,” came the explanation. This impacted me. Since his death, I began leaving handmade treats for our mail carrier around holidays and special days throughout the year. (He always writes a note of thanks on our junk mail.) As a result, Jeff and I have talked to Alan (our mailman) several times and gotten to know him. We are the better for it. I feel that this is my way to give tribute to Don’s life and helps the spirit of his kindness to carry on.
2. Mondays with the Mom-in-law
I don’t remember exactly when we started doing this, but it’s a great way to have Madilyn’s “Mima” over regularly to visit with her and us. Since she lives alone, this gives her family time, a change of pace and a home-cooked meal. I work from home and actually have time to cook! I’ve enjoyed finding and trying out new recipes. It’s always more fun when there’s more than just me or my husband to cook for, so our Monday nights have become a highlight of my week.
What’s something new you’ve started this year? Need some help remembering? Ninetyandnine.com posted a guided reflection tool for 2007 (but it’s one that you can use each year). Use it to take inventory of this past year and dream about the one ahead of you.
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