Happy New Year!

From the Al-Anon credo:

JUST FOR TODAY, I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things that I can correct and accept those I cannot.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I'll not speak ill of others. I'll improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking. Just for today, I'll refrain from improving anybody but myself.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will do something positive to improve my health. If I'm a smoker, I'll quit. If I'm overweight, I'll eat healthily - if only just for today. And not only that, I'll get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it's only around the block.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.

Christmas...

What a busy week we have had. Last night Blair and I got to go to the Conference Center for "Ring Christmas Bells". They had 5 high school bell choirs join with them and we saw one of our neighbors. I loved the performance. Edward Herrmann, who was the father on Gilmore Girls gave two readings and they were so powerful. Brian Mitchell was the guest singer and he was fabulous. I had a hard time getting myself there, but I'm so glad I went. I've missed a lot of activities in my life because of my phobias. We finally put up a few decorations. I had Sheila and Benji help me. What a good job they did decorating the trees.

Christmas Breakfast

Family, You're all invited to the annual Christmas breakfast on Saturday, December 20th. Come any time between 8:30 and 11:00am. Love you all.

A thought from the Church News

"As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger. Then you will be better able to help others - those who are working, in their turn, to find a safe harbor from the storms that rage about them."
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin, April 2002 General Conference