Monday, January 31, 2011

Running Faster Than I Have Strength

Hello!  It's me!  I'm alive!  I have been very busy.  2011 is shaping up to be quite the year for the Fortenberry's, let me tell you. 

I have been enjoying my new church calling.  It has re-energized me, but it definitely keeps busy.  Fred and I are both committed to helping the kids with their ever-changing needs.  Getting the kids the help they need is a huge priority for us.  Lastly, I was very honored to receive a promotion at the beginning of the month.  Just one of these commitments is huge, but put the three together and I was exhausted.  All three of these endeavors are noble and righteous, but I was finding that I was trying to run faster than I had strength. 

My migraine meds stopped working.  Then, last week, I went home with a pounding headache and excruciating pain in my back.  The pain in my back was muscular... STRESS... I'm sure. 

Saturday was such a beautiful day, and I had an early morning massage followed by a manicure.  Then, I indulged myself in a bike ride.  After that, Jonathan and I played outside, and walked the dogs.  I couldn't get enough of the beautiful sunshine.  I had an epiphany while I was soaking up the sun over the weekend.  I have to learn balance, so that I can enjoy all of these wonderful blessings in my life.  I also have to remember to run at MY pace!  I don't have to run at the world's pace.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

B-O-M

I am doing a lot of goal setting and working on getting my life a little bit more organized.  By organized I don't mean cleaning out closets and cabinets.  It is more like calendaring and to do lists.  One of my goals for 2011 is to read the Book of the Mormon by 3/15/11.  I leave for New York on 3/16, so the timing is perfect. 

I love reading the Book of Mormon, and I love how I feel when I am diligently reading.  Last year, I read the Book of Mormon in two and a half months, so I know that my goal is one that I can achieve.  And, by posting it here, I am now accountable. 

Happy New Year!