2015 Goals for my new year

Well, looking back at the results of your prior year you can say to yourself... "WOW I HAD A GREAT YEAR", or, "man. the year went by and I really didn't accomplish anything significant. it just was."   I kind of feel like the latter.  When you are fighting depression and dealing with fibromyalgia it is mind boggling how fast time just goes by without focus.  That's one of my big challenges, focus. Focus is hard when you have to completely focus on the care of a special needs person.  Focus on yourself as an independent human being, even tougher.   I have a few things that I would like to list as my hopes, dreams, goals, resolutions for 2015.

1. Go back to church.  We have fallen away from regular church attendance and I miss it.
2. My health. I am seeing a naturopath and pursuing healthier living habits. Pain relief strategies such as acupuncture and massage.  Nutrition and wellness that is focused on my needs and my goal. 
3. Henry, It is my goal to have Henry trained as a therapy dog before the end of 2015.
4. Work. I would like to be able to pursue my nursing degree, or at least start looking into a job in the health care industry.  Dreams can be achieved. 
5. Friendships. Try to get myself out of the house more often (than never). and reconnect with the human race
6. Pray more. Join a bible study. 
7. Exercise regularly (like I used to, but stopped)
8. Be more assertive with getting things that Daniel needs, researching help and grants, etc.
9. Focus on gratitude.
10. Set goals, visualize them, and move towards real dreams!!!!  
11. Make the hard decisions that need to be made without being afraid. 

I used to be a leadership development trainer, helping people with strategy and goal setting.  What happened to that corporate positive lady???  

A special needs mother, who has been caring for this wonderful child, tends to realize that over the years you lose yourself.  Sometimes I even feel like I have become invisible to others.  I have lost my identity and need to find and keep those parts of me that have slipped away.  I have been shut down by a life of depression and negativity coming at me all the time.  It's time for me to take back the joy that is rightfully mine. 

Thank you for all of your prayers and caring hearts.  So many people reached out to be friends, and helped in 2014.  I want to feel happy and vibrant again. That is my 2015 goal.