The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

New Year's Resolutions

The Good

1. We have started and kept at having family devotions every evening. God has really helped us stay consistent with this and we really thank Him. It's not easy. At first, Chetan would be loud during the whole process or really cranky but we were determined to pursue it no matter what. They say it takes two weeks to develop a habit and so I am happy to say that this habit has been developed.

2. I have been studying everyday for my B.Ed. After putting Chetan to bed by 9- I study for the next 2 and a half hours. Sometimes I feel like the load is too much for me but I just rely on God's grace in this area. It's so cold here that it's really hard to concentrate on studies but I am still thankful for this opportunity.

The Bad

1. Well, the most important resolution of all- spending time with God and journaling about it are just not happening the way I intended. I still spend time in the Word but it is when Chetan is awake. This means that I cannot concentrate. I get interrupted every 5 seconds. I still journal my thoughts about what I am reading but these are usually put on a scrap piece of paper that I can carry with me around the house.

2. The house is somewhat clean. I'm not doing any "inner" cleaning at all. No dusting has happened, though I have tried to be organized. I get up at 9am and till 9pm I am constantly on my feet- there is no physical or mental rest at all. Until I hit the books, I am taking care of one task to the other. Which leads to the fact of me being totally drained out by the time I study.

The Ugly

1. Yes I get up at 9 am. I really aspired to get up early every day- atleast a hour before Chetan is up to get all my bathroom done, to be dressed for the day, to prepare breakfast for Samir and to have a quiet time with the Lord but folks, it's just not happening. I feel just so darn exhausted that only with great effort can I get up 20 mins before Chetan does at 9am.