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Another year, another beginning

I started the year with forgiving

forgetting, starting over, and thanksgiving

2

There is beauty in the cold

The frozen pond

However rigid, I'm not fond

3

When it's cold, we stay indoors

In this gym, my daughter soars

Jumping to hit that volleyball

She's short, not tall

But, up high, she can reach that ball

4

Home cooked meal

Adds some heat in the house

And with some help of a cookbook

I could whipped up a course

That is so good, of course

5

What is as good as a flower bouquet

But an edible fruit bouquet

It sure brightens our day

With its delicious and refreshing way

In the hospital we enjoyed yesterday

6

Back with the cold

And frost on my windshield

Thank goodness for heat

Even with no heated seat

7

I went to Sprouts on grand opening day

I did not mind the delay

On that busy Wednesday

For I won a $25-worth of products 

After spending only 10-bucks

8

Beyond the images and all

There are some things I am thankful for

After my son declared a war from me last fall

He did not live with me for five long weeks

He is finally captured and in juvenile hall 

And now that he's there

He'd at least give me a call

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I am also thankful that my other teen

My daughter who's sixteen

Was safe after disappearing one night

She is quite alright

10

The circumstances are never perfect

I can say my parenting life is a wreck

But I can also say, what the heck

We had a bad day

Tomorrow is another beginning

I can feel better meditating, praying, and hoping.

May God give me more guidance and patience.

Are you feeling lazy to do any type of fitness activity this year?  Do you need a motivation?

If you need a little push and motivation here it is. Check out the app on the right side.  The RunKeeper is holding a 17-day fitness challenge. All you have to do if track your activities between today through January 31 and get in 180 minutes.

Why do I recommend the 17-day fitness challenge?

1. It is easy.  You can pretty much do a variety of activity with the use of your phone GPS or not.
2. You can win a price valued at $500.  OK, I don’t know what it is but there is a price.  And for one thing, isn't a price of free motivation good enough?
3. It is adaptable.  You can apply it to everyday activity like walking your dogs, walking to places . . .