Self Improvement

It just occurs to me that someone out there may be curious about how my goals for the year are coming. Well maybe not, but since this serves as a journal I thought I better put in an update.

Okay. The Book of Mormon Yes, I read the Book of Mormon and completed it in the first quarter and have started again. I have really enjoyed this goal so far and my scripture study seems to have a broader picture of the gospel in moving quickly through the book. I especially enjoyed Alma and 3 Nephi through the end of the book. I learned so much about the Nephites and Lamanites and can see many paralells for our day and for the personal struggles we face.
I leave early to go pick up Matthew from school and read while I wait for him. It gives me a very quiet place to read and ponder without all the distractions I face at home. I feel very good about this goal.

The Temple attendance. This goal has been met. I have been to the temple at least twice each month. I must admit that one of those times was not for ordinance work but for the Draper Temple dedication. Is that a cheat? I hope not. It was an awesome experience to sit with my family and see another temple be dedicated to the Lord and prepared for his work. it was meaningful in that my dad worked on that temple before he retired from construction work. It will always have a special place in my heart for that reason.

Now down to the Nitty Gritty. My reading goal has fallen totally by the wayside. Don't get me wrong I am reading, I have several books from the library on my desk as I type but I just can't get through some of these books. I have tried a few and I just fall asleep. I am back to my mystery and suspense. I thought, and still do think, this would be a way to expand my mind and become more refined. But it does no good if you fall asleep everytime you start to read. So I need to re-think this one and see what is more reasonable for me.

The fitness. Hike 5 miles like it is a walk in the park by June. Well this has definately been the hardest. With all the physical things I have had going on it has been hard just to get out of the house. I have however realized my bathroom is in dire need of a paint job. But I digress. So I can walk 2 miles without any trouble. I need to pick up my pace and really push to make it 5 miles.
I am however feeling better and better so I have some hope I will come close to this goal. It will take some serious work but I believe even with the wasted time I can do it.

Sorry if this was a bore for you but I thought it belonged here since I posted my goals on the blog. As The Young Women General Presidency says "I can accomplish all things in the strength of the Lord." I hope the wording is right on that. But you get the picture. I am doing what I can and praying for help each day. I may not be 100% where I want to be right now but I can accomplish this goal.

Thanks for your time, I love you all.