A Brand New Year....... What will you do with it?

I have seen so many posts on FB about how horrible 2016 was.  I have to admit it was one of my most challenging years.  It started out so well for me.  My business was growing, my family was growing (I was expecting 3 new grandbabies).  And then things went downhill.  I had unexpected changes in my business which affected choices I had to make.  But when I look back over the whole year I realize that I have grown so much and had many blessings in 2016.  I have 3 more beautiful, healthy grandchildren, I helped many families bring their children into the world, I have an incredible supportive staff and so much more.  I am careful in who I trust but I am trusting again.  I am learning (I hope) to communicate better.  I am learning what it means to be a grandmother of four (did I mention my beautiful grandbabies - all boys). I am learning what it means to lose a parent.  I have traveled across the country and seen the west coast.
So what am I going to do with this new knowledge and experiences.  I hope that I will take time to reflect, grieve and enjoy each one of them.  Will I rush through 2017?  I hope not. Even though it is just the first week of the new year I feel the month rushing by.  This is what happens when you make appointments for your clients 4 weeks in advance.  I feel as if January has already flown by.  I need to stop and be in the moment.  I know it is a cliche but if I don't next thing I know it will be summer and then fall and then winter again.
So my last thougtht for you is stand still, look around and treasure what you have at that moment.
Blessings to all.