New Year Resolution 2014

Just made a list of my New Year Resolution for 2014. I have been practicing this for the past 4 years. As I looked at my list for 2013, I am happy to have achieved 6/10 of the goals that I have set for myself. 2013 has truly been a truly amazing year because:-

1) Spiritually, I believe that God has been calling me to return home. With my new job at Christian Outreach to the Handicapped, I have been experiencing his love and grace abundantly.

2) I had the opportunities to tread on unfamiliar grounds; doing things I didn't know I was capable of, such as, devotion sharing and emceeing for a work-related event.

3) Wedding & Marriage preparation made me realise how much I treasure my loved ones. Additionally, I also made effort to do things that I used to think I am uninterested in, e.g. cooking.

4) Cherish all my friendships and newfound friendships even more as I age.

5) Want to become a better human because I do not know when my time will be up.

I hope that for this coming new year as I embark on my next stage of life, I will be an even more humble, teachable and overall better person. :)

God bless.

Love,
Pam

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