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ME • My Resolution Word This Year

5/12/2014

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We hope everyone's Mother's day was meaningful. Mine was. Especially this year. 

I went to visit Leila's gravesite Saturday. And, I actually took a selfie. Don't know why I just went with it. (Alisha left some lovely flowers there earlier in the day.) It was a pretty teary-eyed hour, no surprise. 
A selfie. Shannon Christensen w/Leila Christensen LDSNEST.com
A selfie with Leila. With the photo taker that she was, I think she would approve.
For some reason I just wished that I could bring Joseph there. I know she's not really there but I think there's something about going anyways. On Sunday, Leila's husband came up with Joseph so I asked if I could take JoJo to Leila's graveside. He said yes and came with us. I know this might not be able to happen every year and he's likely to have another mother to celebrate but I'm glad I got to this first year. Considering the day before, amazingly I didn't cry once with Joseph there. I was happy for the moment. Who wouldn't be happy around a face like that!
Leila's Joseph Mother's Day 2014 LDSNEST.com
Joseph
Which brings me to my New Year's resolution word post that I did a few weeks ago but haven't shared yet. I felt maybe I was being over dramatic or something with my word choice. But, after my first Mother's day without Leila it seemed like exactly the right word at the right time. So here it is...

I used to do a list of goals for my New Year's resolutions and I've loved the lists I've done over the years but I find that it's really a year round habit now.  So the past few years I've used a different method. Now I pick one word for the year to work on. For 2011 it was "Focused" and 2012 was "Finish". I had one for 2013 but didn't write it down, just had it floating in my head. Then when Leila died everything changed and I seriously can't remember what it was. 2013 will forever be a different kind of year for me.
When 2014 came I picked another word. I like to "wear" the word for a month or two before I commit to it. It has to feel right. That's one of the reasons I like this change in methods for resolutions. It makes me go deeper into my feelings and it becomes more meaningful. 
My word for 2014 is...
2014 New Year Resolution in a word. LDS NEST
I know I'm not letting you know until the year is almost half over. Don't judge :) Like I said, it has to feel right. And sometimes right doesn't fit the calendar's timetable. 

Then I made something to help me remember this year's word. It's been in one of my black idea books for a little while now and it seemed like a good time to do it.
DIY Do Not Be Dismayed Subway Art • LDSNEST.com
12" x 36" DIY Download Found Here (Tutorial Soon)
It also has a special meaning relating to a phrase in my patriarchal blessing that really helped/helps me. There's also a song by Sara Bareilles - Brave - that's a little upbeat reminder. So, this year I'm gonna be BRAVE!

That was my post before Mother's day. Then this morning I read this post by one of Joseph's amazing NICU nurses, Sally. More tears. As it turns out I was able to put "my word" into full practice the last few days. If nothing else, this weekend I was brave.

Do you have a word to share?
Shannon Christensen for LDS NEST
8 Comments
Mashaide
5/12/2014 04:19:38 pm

You are amazing! I want to be you when I grow up. :-) I love you!

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LDS NEST {Shannon} link
5/12/2014 04:44:32 pm

Mashaide, You are already fabulous all on your own! And I happen to love you too.

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Dacia link
5/12/2014 04:52:10 pm

This is beautiful! You are so brave. Love you!

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LDS NEST {Shannon} link
5/13/2014 04:25:13 am

Thanks Dacia. I thought I was brave before but realized I needed more. Love you too.

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Bekah
5/13/2014 01:14:28 am

Shannon I am so grateful for your honesty. And your amazing bravery. Thank you for sharing such personal feelings. Love you.

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LDS NEST {Shannon} link
5/13/2014 04:28:35 am

Bekah, thanks. Maybe I share too much. I don't know. I just go with what feels right. That's all I can do. Loves and hugs to you.

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Jan
5/13/2014 05:23:23 am

Shannon, you are an inspiration to all of us. I too am grateful for the words and feelings you share. I am in awe of you and your ability to pick up and go on -- and I hope I get to meet you in person when we are out there next month. xoxo

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LDS NEST {Shannon} link
5/13/2014 08:20:07 am

Well Jan! You're going to be out here next month?!! Then of course we will have to meet.

I just do what everyone else does but thank you for the compliment.

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