This is the season of Advent. It is the period before Christmas that I am supposed to be preparing for the coming of Christ. To be ready when He comes knocking at my door. I think I have a lot of work ahead of me!
This is also the end of the calendar year 2011. Average year for me. And because it is the end of the year, I am preparing for many things; preparing for the coming of the year 2012.
In the year 2012,
My father-in-law will be undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy for the cancer we found just barely weeks ago.
My eldest son will be entering a new phase of his education life - Secondary 1 - in a new school and hopefully, a renewed love for learning.
My daughter will have a very busy year, training for SYF and getting her ballet Grade 4 exam over with.
My third son will be entering formal school at Primary 1.
My youngest will be preparing for the change in routine as he will be the only one left going to the childcare centre.
My husband and I are winding down for 2011 but preparing for the challenges we are going to face in 2012 - whether with our work or personal lives.
All changing, all preparing.
Am I looking forward to the new year? Yes for the most parts. I like the feeling of starting over again. Right the wrongs and start afresh. I like the process of preparing. This gives me the chance to plan and forecast ahead.
Perhaps I will have a more faithful prayer life.
Perhaps I will lose the weight that I have been trying to for the past year.
Perhaps I will be more discipline in taking my vitamins and getting regular exercise in.
Perhaps I will have more work-life balance.
Perhaps I will be able to manage my time better and get in more posts.
Or more time with the kids and dear husband.
Perhaps.
The possibilities seem endless and I get to make new decisions - hopefully better ones than last year's.
I like preparing, looking forward and perhaps...just this year, I may be able to change something about myself or my life for the better.
