Bye Bye 2009 and Hello 2010!

Wow, what a year 2009 has been! New career, new teams, new degrees, new budgets, and overall a new way of living life. The Qualls family learned quite a bit this year...it was rarely easy or fun but we are blessed so much because of it. We are learning to appreciate the little things...a nice dinner out, time spent together, a new piece of clothing, signing a new business deal, going to a movie or visiting with out of town friends. We have been made very aware of how quickly life changes as we celebrated milestones, were told of job changes and said goodbye to loved ones. We were reminded time and time again...life is about the journey and not the destination. Our purpose? To appreciate each moment, appreciate each other and appreciate the hope for a new day.


As we leave 2009 & for many of us a year of hardship, heartache, & significant challenges, I ask you to consider the following: You have made it to 2010...you are surviving. Do you have someone to hug in your life? You are loved. Do you have somewhere to sleep? You have money. Do you think about tomorrow? You have hope. Find your blessings and embrace them as they will lead you on the path to more blessings tomorrow.

Love those around you, give of yourself, and DO, don't just try, but DO your BEST every day, change from within and watch the world change around you. Learn to love what you have, what you can make happen today and how you can help others. When you find yourself down, dust yourself off and stand up...tall and proud. You may have lost the battle but you are winning the war by living to fight another day.

Before you ask, "why me?" Ask yourself, "what can I do to make it better?" What are you learning, giving, and making happen? You find what you seek so seek with purpose and intention. Be the best possibility not just for others but most importantly for yourself. Find a way to win, even it means fighting like hell before you do.

I wish you the best of New Year's as I know we all need 2010 to have a bit more sunshine than 2009. I wish you and yours health, happiness and mucho love!

Be who you are and learn to be better,
- Lisa