Our assignment was to share our New Years Resolutions. This is my third year creating a "resolution list" in a layout-- i just think it's the perfect layout to start to a new album. For this layout, I visually highlighted a few items from this post.
I also shared my one little word for 2012: tenacity.
Tenacity, a form of tenacious means "not easily pulled apart; persistence in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired".
One of the highlights of 2012 will be the release of my Grandfather's World War 2 story in book form this coming fall.
Penguin will be publishing this book that will be authored by Bob Welch. We just had a family meeting with Bob this past weekend-- the idea that this is really happening is mind boggling.
As a 23 year old. my grandfather escaped the Bataan Death March and was MIA in the Philippine jungles for 34 months. In order to survive he befriended the Pygmy Negritos (who were feared by the Japanese) and created and led his own army in those mountainous jungles. He was a key part of the American forces returning to the island and saving the American soliders.
He was tenacious to say the least. His goal was merely survival and he would do anything to achieve that goal-- and he was beyond successful. He didn't fall apart. He was persistent.
"Tenacity" has the potential to change many things in my life-- namely my continuous struggle with anxiety. I don't face anywhere near the danger my grandfather faced, but sometimes I feel like there is a war in my mind when it comes to this particular struggle in my life. The degree of intensity comes and goes, but there always seems to be a battle waiting to be fought.
Grandpa is my example to not fall apart, to succeed. To adhere to those things that will give you life-- my faith. To devour the competition (anxiety) and take no prisoners. To seek peace that is only found in trusting in Christ and his plan.
2012 is my year for tenacity.
3 comments:
My husband and I will totally be reading that book when it comes out;) And I am so sorry to hear about your struggle with anxiety:( I too have (had) it. I have it almost completely under control with diet. If you are interested in hearing what I have cut out so I can function totally fine with no medicine I'd be happy to send you an email. Just drop me one. jmierandco(at)gmail(dot)com I love that page! I started following you for PL inspiration - am so excited to do and FINISH it this year!
i love your list. and i think tenacity is a great word...i'm still working on choosing mine...though yours comes very close to what i'm looking for ;)
SO excited to hear about the book!
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