Monday, January 24, 2011

downside.

Living overseas is amazing. We are blessed beyond our wildest dreams - we really are. We've seen some amazing sights, grown as a couple, and throughly enjoyed living life in England.

However.

There is a downside.

We miss out on things. I missed my best friend's wedding shortly after we got here. We weren't able to take part in moving Jery's mom into her new home. We missed the birth of Jery's younger brother. I missed another good friend's wedding this past weekend. I will miss the birth of my best friend's baby in a few months. It's not feasible to fly home to be at every special occasion, we can't jump on a plane and head west any time something happens.

Yes, yes - I knew we would miss things when we moved over here. I knew military life would be difficult at times. I married the love of my life and he happens to be an Airman. I wouldn't change it for the world, I will follow him wherever the Lord might take us without thinking twice about it. I only wish  it was easier to miss out on things. To miss the life that is happening back home, the things that must go on with us or without us.

Though life will continue to go on, today my heart is heavy with the memories we will miss out on. Probably the only downside to living overseas.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

here's to 2011.

I've never been a big "New Year's resolutions" kind of a gal - simply because I've never been really good at keeping them - but this year I'm gonna try something new. Goals. Things which are measurable, obtainable, and practical. Last year I said I wanted to buy a sewing machine and learn how to use it. On black Friday my sweet husband allowed me to spoil a Christmas gift and purchase one, but 2010 ended with my totally awesome sewing machine still in its box. This year I'm going to set goals, and I'm going to achieve them. period.

So here's to 2011 being an amazing year for the Huddleston's.

1. USE my sewing machine.

2. Send birthday/anniversary/thank you cards and gifts ON TIME.

3. Blog.

4. Get to goal. (I began a weight loss journey with Weight Watchers UK in July and have lost 30 pounds! I am 10 pounds from reaching my goal weight!!)

There they are folks, for everyone and anyone to see. Goals for 2011. On day 4 of 2011 I have blogged and sent one birthday card out on time! The Lord has amazing plans for our little family this year and I can't wait to watch Him lead us.