bAs I mentioned in my last blog... New Year's resolutions are made and broken almost as quickly as they are made... yes, yes, I'm only speaking for me! As you know, if you know much about me, my mind seldom shuts down, so i wanted to think of something as family and friends we could do together and support and encourage one another throughout the year. So, the idea of no New Year's resoluton went out the door and a "ONE WORD FOR 2013" seem to be the way to go... everyone i threw the idea out too were game... should be much easier than a complete resoluton.
We decided (ok i decided) to Go Extreme and make ONE WORD your goal for 2013.....no lists, no check marks and no deadlines, simply one word. Almost always we are dealing wth an issue, a problem, a desire, a goal, that can be captured in one word. This word will become our goal for our atttitude or behavor. Our word is one that reminds us and motivates us. Our word, whichever one we felt was the perfect one for us may just apply in some narrow but important area of our life, or it might apply broadly at work or home, with family and friends or just even in our own heart and soul. One thought i suggested was the word each of us picked should be personal, no one else will understand how much this word means to us right now, but eventually, throughout the year, we will all understand and respect and support and love each other more than before. I hope to share on my blog on a regular basis how each of our words are affecting us, how they are affecting others, how much strenght they are giving us and be able to compare before and after effects. I pray that others will enjoy and follow us during 2013, and I pray I can present and blog and share not only my inner most feelings but yours as well as you share them with us, whether you mean to or not, or if you are even aware that you are. I'm excited to see how each of us grow, how we become closer as friends and family and how we will touch lives.
So, now the question is... who do i start with? Well, I think the proper thing would be is too start with the ones that have the most wisdom, and the most life experiences!
The one and only MONA.... (who says at 83 you can't have a nice cold beer with your granddaughters?!) It took a few days for Mona to come up with her word. She finally was able to say she really wants to be more "SENSIBLE"... She doesnt want to make decisions to quickly, she says she is going to really think about things before she acts... believe me, we will make sure of that, i do think kids/parent roles have reversed, and we hardly let her out of our sight or she has to at least check in with us, in fact, she now has a cell phone, so any of us can find her!(granted it was against her wishes, and still doesnt have the complete hang of it).
After all, it seems as if he can't catch a break.... most of us will never go thru half of what this man, my hero, my daddy has been thru. Imagine what his one word is??? " HEALTH".. if you have been reading my blogs or my facebook posts, you will have seen his ordeal with blood pressure, heart rate, pacemaker, kidney dialysis, cathaders, cat scans, and still his word and goal is health! He actually mentioned two words, the other being helpful... wants to start helping my mom out more around the house, ect, since he knows he will be feeling much better real soon! Love his attitude and I wish i could be as brave and courageous as him. His attitude is like no one eles's... nothing but positive, just alittle tired and worn out. So, yes daddy, this is your year for good HEALTH.
They say behind or beside every great man, there is a greater woman. This is her... she is an angel on earth and she touches every single person's life that she comes in contact with. She is my BFF (so is my dad lol, he loves that word BFF), she is my lifeline, and has a heart of gold. Her word is "OUTREACH".... They have had a few ups and downs with their small little church that they have attended for many years, but once that church decided to fold.... they attended several churches and it wasnt long and they found the church they were meant to be at. It is much bigger than they thought they would like, but they are having a great time. They love their small group, and it has broadened their horizons like crazy. My mom feels really strongly that the good Lord is redirecting her path some and feels He is having her do some outreach. Fine example.. today they entered a Chili Cook-off at the church. They started their famous chili yesterday as smelt it all night in the oven....Yummmmmy. They didnt win first place, but they had some of the best chili there and they did win, because as a group, they made over 1,500.00 for an outreach that feeds the homeless. She says her word is OUTREACH, which is awesome, yet without even knowing it, she reaches out all the time, one of God's helping hands. I love you mom! I'm so excited to watch this ministry, and only hope I am half the woman you are.
Claudia, i love her word, and am excited to see all the many times she and along with us feel so "CONTENTED". With all of the ups and downs and turns that life offers us, times we stress and times we struggle, oh what a blessing it is to feel that contentment.
omgoodness, greg has had the hardest time thinking and keeping his word. let's see, is it motivate? is it unclutter? as of tonight, he is still undecided... he will get back to me! whatever and whenever he decides he will give it his all!
I dont have much room to talk... i will admit i have been the enforcer and inspiring one behind this one word goal... and i knew the minute i suggested it what my word was.... you notice i say was... "KNOWLEDGE" One of my mottos in life is to learn something new each and everyday from someone or something, young or old. I will still have that as one of my mottos and goals and I plan on still learning as much as possible each day, but I have been praying and asking God to show me the right direction and the right word He would want me to work at or to share with others. He has been showing me the direction, and its definetly in the area of recovery, I know He has been having me share my hopes, strenghts and experiences with others, as hard as I try not to. AS, I am talking about this at this very second, I now know my one word is "HEALING". In the world of recovery, it takes alot of patiences, alot of sharing and caring, and learning to love yourself, and to allow others to love you, and letting God do for you, when when can't do for ourselves. There is so much guilt and shame in the world of recovery, we can only ask God to heal us. I've been made promises, believed them, and then have them broken, yet continue to love with all those little broken pieces.... I have lost my only brother 4 years ago, and have to say I'm not the same person, a part of me died on Oct 16th, 2008, yet I want to heal, i dont want to forget, but i do want god to heal my heart. I believe its possible, and it hasnt stopped me from loving others, but has effected how i open up, and let others truly into my life, having the fear of losing them, so i feel at times its easier to keep everyone an arms lenghts away, yet i know thats not truly who i am, so yes my word for 2013 is "HEALING".
my nephew Brad didnt hesitate with his word..."OPTIMISTIC". I like it....I'm looking forward to see how his life lays out some Optimism for him and for others around him. 
My neice Michelle, engaged to Brad.... my bad, i am so sorry, i accidentally deleted our texts, and for the life of me, cant remember her word. i do have her little guys word, and even have the cutest picture ever!
Tony's word is "GOOD LISTENER"... So important to be a good listnener, time will tell and as long as he doesnt plug his ears or say Huh??? i believe he is capable of being a good listneer and as im talking about him, his mommy's wood came back to me yeah!! Michelle's word is "FOCUS" see what happens when i just forcus for a minute!
the most beautiful bride imaginable, and I'm so blessed to say she is my daughter-in-law, my son's wife, renee's sister-in-law, Viana's mommy and a friend of mine. Our lives have been doubly blessed by Beatriz and Viana, the two that stole Mike's heart. There was no hesitation when i asked Beatriz what her word for 2013 is. She confidently said "EDUCATE". She went on to explain that she not only is looking to gain as much as much education as possible, but wants to learn and educate herself but to share all that education with others. Bea says there is so much in life to learn, many many paths, yet really feels in her heart to learn it as best as possible, so she can do for others.
now, for my son Mike... he has a personality that is bigger than life!. Not everyone is lucky enough to see all sides of mike. he carries his heart on his sleeve, not afraid to hug, not afraid to tell someone he loves them and not afraid to cry. He means well in everything he does....He is probably the most passionate person i have ever know when it comes to the New Orlean Saints and Drew Brees, and right along with Fantasy Football. Boys will always be boys, but when this boy told me what his word is for 2013, it all made sense. He loves life, wants to have fun, wants to help others, and wants to do the next right thing. Mike's word is 1 word, well, ok 2 words with a slash between them..."ACCOUNTIBILITY/RESPONSIBILITY". Something a mother is so proud to hear....Mike knows his life is blessed and its not all about mike anymore, he is so grateful to share it with the 2 most amazing women in his life,,bea and viana..... I love seeing how accountabile he has become, yet realaizes there is room for more. I love you Mikey.
the most beautiful girl ever.... Renee is light hearted, loves life, gives back and has the desire to do it all! I have to say, and I say it proudly... she is her mother's daughter! She can see herself changing the world, peace with everyone, and very seldom does she stop tinking! Sorry Nae, i know you also inherited or however you get it, i know you have anxiety and would love not too... together we will tackle this and learn together to let go and let God. Renee had trouble deciding her word for 2013.... wanted this and that, but knew in reality and for the here and now she needs to have "MOTIVATION" needs to be her word. She needs to focus and get on with her last state board...so pray for her, between flash cards, turoring and even web seminars. Day by day, we can see her motivation taking place. This young lady has the world at her finger tips, i am not even sure she knows that....i keep reminding her though. yet her agenda is not anyones agenda but hers, she is teaching me that, along with other things. She loves with her entire heart, mind and soul, once again like her mother, and yes has felt the pain, not just once either, she just doesnt know yet, what her God has in store for her, we do know that He won't give her more than she can handle, but He will help her handle what she is given. Nae, your spirit and heart and soul is bigger than life... i'm excited to see what is next in your life! did i say i love you the most and the mostest!
omgoodness.... my neice Emily..... she is one amazing woman. The obstacles she has been thru, has made her so strong. Losing the man of her heart, her dad, her hero, to then finding and marrying the man of her life... she is now in just a short few months is bringing life to Gabriel Stephen Cruz. No doubt what her word for the year 2013 is. well actually she did have two. at first she said maybe her word should be "patience" with a new baby and all. i told her that will come so naturally to not even worry about that. There is nothing like the patiences you have for your very own. After a few more minutes she says her 2013 word is "FULLFILLMENT" I agree... her life and others lifes are going to be so full of fullfillment. What, does that make sense? I think it does... yes Emer's, God has so much ahead of you and your life will be fullfilled! I'm excited you will share that with all of us. I love you baby girl.
My new nephew Ariel. There are no sweeter than words than hearing Ariel say "Aunt Sherri"... This man is amazing... not only does he love my only neice, and give her his heart and soul, he serves our country. He is part of our great soliders that serve and fight for our freedome, and he does it with his head heldt high. He was out in the field today, but when he got home and Emily asked him to think about his word for 2013... there was no hesitiation and his word is "RESILIENCE". I have to agree... i have seen his passion, and he doesnt give up and he keeps going, thank you Ariel, i appreciate all you do for others, and i look forward to sharing your son Gabriel Stephen, you know I will be a "great aunt"..
lets see..... Viana will be like her grandpa greg.... she will let me know soon what her word for 2013 will be...
this little girl is also larger than life.... finding and trying so many things that life has to offer... she is game and willing to dance, cheerlead, play guitar, make new friends... she also has the world at her finger tips... afterall, she is my first granddaughter!
Ok....so do you think these words are EXTREME...I am so excited to see how 2013 unfolds for all of us, i will continue to share with you how our words make a difference in our lifes and in the lifes of others.... and I truly believe we were given this life because we were strong enough to live it. and also
because of His AMAZING GRACE.....
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