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Inspired Change

With the new year, many people are making New Year Resolutions and hoping that this year they will be able to stick to resolve their goals, I am no different.  However, I have decided that I am not making New Year Resolutions I am making New Life Resolutions. 

I have been Inspired.

Inspired by my daughter to do something positive.  I have been inpsired by my son to make a difference.  My children have been wonderful cheerleaders in my life, often encouraging me when I felt discouraged.  There have been many times when they have said, "Mom, you can do it" and many times when I just felt I couldn't.  For one reason or another I often failed at making changes, either due to lack of time, lack of money but mostly due to lack of committment. 

No more excuses, I am inspired.

Changes are needed in my life and many of the changes I have planned will effect others including people I love and respect.  But the changes are necessary in order to prolong my life and be the best mom and wife that I can be. Those people will be receiving emails or phone calls from me this week as I move forward with change.

One of the changes I have planned does involve this blog, Ashley's blog.  Sometime in the next few months I will make a huge change to this blog which will also include a new name and a new mission.  Don't worry, Ashley's main website will remain available on the internet until the domain expires sometime next year.  Updates will still be available about Ashley's health but I will update using either a social network site such as facebook or an email list. 

Ashley's heath and life with liver disease as well as Brad's gift for seeing my purpose in life has Inspired Change.  One of the most exciting changes is finally acknowledging God's gift to me; my God given talent, instead of fighting it due to my own insecurities.  As I research my options, and make a decision on how I want to initiate this change, I am also praying that I don't encounter stumbling blocks or worse, a brick wall.  But most importantly I pray for support from those that I love.

Many changes will remain silent until I am ready to reveal them to not only you but to my family as well.  This is necessary so that I may have a clear focus in order to organize my life.  By having clear focus, I am able to make the best decisions for me, for my family, for our future. But first and foremost, my decisions must be mine to make without the influence or judgement of others.  Will I seek approval from my family? Not necessarily but I will seek their support.  As soon as I know my path, my husband and children will be aware and hopefully follow me down the path that has Inspired Change.

I am excited, and I hope that you will also follow me down my path to Inspired Change. 

More later...

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