A fresh start

So, I haven't done this in forever, but given the year.....heck, life........I've had, I thought it might help me deal with things a little better. 

So, it's been almost 6 months since my Mom passed away and that's obviously been rough.  Some days are better than others.  I found, throughout the holidays, that just not thinking about it helped.  The focus has really been to help my Dad through it all.  I was so dedicated to working out and eating better until she passed away.  I completely lost my drive to exercise.  I've found comfort in food again, but thankfully not to the point of gaining much weight back.  Just not finding it in me to lose.  This is the first time in my life I can really see the fact that I'm going to food for comfort.  I'm not quite sure how to get away from that.  I'm not sitting in a closet eating a whole bag of Doritos or anything, but I just don't watch what I eat as much as I used to.  My brain wants me to start exercising again, but body says no way! 

Ben and I have had a really rough year.  Lots of fighting in our marriage, but at the same time, we've also been fighting FOR it, so that's good.  I won't go into detail, but we're both to blame for the struggles.  I pray the difficulty will make us stronger and closer.  I also pray for his salvation.  I know he believes, but he struggles.  He also knows what he needs to do.....it's just a matter of taking that plunge and committing to Christ.  I also pray for the salvation of the kids. Brit got baptized last year and I'm so proud of her.  She truly strives to be Christ-like.  Abby has mentioned wanting to get baptized, but I hesitate because I want to make sure she truly grasps the meaning. 

I refuse to do New Year's Resolutions.  I just keep goals in mind and pray for a good year.  Just hoping 2014 is less "eventful" than last year......