Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

13 days into the new year and I'm now saying goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021. Unfortunately this will be another pandemic year. Not too much has happened since the new year began except for zoom school resuming again. I still get my days mixed up but somehow still find a way to balance on how to deal with life and kids each day. One day at a time right? On thing that gets me through it all is my faith in God and not taking the little things for granted. I know I have learned a lot this past year. For example, not being afraid of the unknown. Not sheltering myself from the outside world. Having a husband who is a city driver for UPS helped me become fearless and somewhat jaded in ways where I was not thinking too much about Covid. I know it's still here and every time we'd go out we are careful and extremely cautious of our surroundings as to who we associate with within six feet. But to be honest, 2020 wasn't so bad to our family. We learned to face the pandemic and found ways to serve one another. Even when the kids started zoom school. 

In world news a gruesome riot broke out last week at the state capitol and honestly couldn't believe it. It is so sad that trump supporters can't accept the reality that Trump has lost the election. Our country is seriously in trouble and my hope is that things will get better once Biden steps in. I know things will get worse before they get better but I hope that with prayer things will change for the better. It could take another year before we take off the masks and hug and see family but I am thankful for the strength that I have to endure the reality we are living in and to just be safe. I count my blessings that no one in my family has been affected by Covid-19 and pray it stays that way! Here's to better days ahead in hopes that we don't allow the things of the world affect our attitude toward life and family. What matters is our childrens future and to teach them that there are better ways to handle defeat. Whether it's a tennis match, chess match, or your pinewood derby car not winning a race! Seriously though, accept defeat! It's part of life and we all have to go through it at a time in our life. However, I hold a lot of hope to 2021. I gave up on writing down news years resolutions. The older I seem to get the more I just pray. I look at my life and each day I live the best way I can. To be grateful, to love, and to help others. 2020 may not look promising but I'm optimistic and pray for the best! Cheers to to a new year!