2010 Review

Sure, the year isn't over yet....but with 10 days left on the calendar and 6 of them being spent away from home, I think it is safe to go ahead and wrap up a few dangling thoughts while I am not sleep deprived.

Many things happened this year that impacted my life personally and our family life. God's presence continues to be apparent in every little aspect. I've been trying to pay better attention and hope to do an even better job of pointing the praise in His direction for the little things as well as the big ones.

Some highlights of 2010:

1. I realized how powerful words can be when I let the words of a perfect stranger totally defeat my weight loss goals...and I never got back on track because obviously I wasn't looking toward JESUS to meet this goal. UGH.

2. We took a huge step of faith regarding a career move for me. Now instead of writing press releases, I'm teaching 4 year olds how to write their ABC's.

3. I met my niece for the first time in March. She will turn 1 on Christmas Day. She's stolen the hearts of many.

4. God blessed us with the sale of our house in Gunter.

5. Savannah made us so very proud when she won a very special award in AWANA at the end of the year program last spring.

6. Tucker had a mouthful of dental work done....and now his smile is perfect!

7. We vacationed at Beaver's Bend in OK....and it was beautiful and wonderful.

8. Mom and Pops visited two times...once in the summer and then again at Thanksgiving. We loved having them.

9. We buried a friend.

10. We stepped in to work with the youth at church.

11. Savannah began piano lessons.

God's been faithful...through the good, the bad and the ugly. He's constant, stedfast and sure. In the midst of grief and hurt and moments of complete happiness, I am thankful for the beauty of his holiness, omniscience and grace. I am blessed.

Achoooooo

I remember Y2K. Do you? I remember because I was sick as a dog...with flu type symptoms and was snugged in bed wishing someone would just put me out of my misery.

Guess what? I have that feeling again....I could make the Nyquil commerical. So today, between sneezes, I've been reading with Savannah, helping her make some new goals for the new year, snacking way to much, watching TV and playing a little wii. I tried to clean out the pantry, but only got 1/2 way through before I was in a sweaty feverish state (TMI?).

For the last few days I have been thinking about what I want to be saying at the end of 2010. I am constantly reminded that my days are in HIS hands and that no matter the goals, resolutions or plans I make...without His guidance, His plan and His power, I am weak and will fail. So, with that in mind I have been praying about the things I've been sensing Him leading to do in my life. Bruce and I have talked about some of our family goals and even today as Savannah and I chatted about things for her to strive for, we prayed that God would help her achieve her own milestones.

Here mine are:

1. Love Jesus More = Love Others More
2. Read more of God's Word
3. Be more consistant in our parenting.
4. Take better care of these bodies God gave us.
5. De-clutter (does this sound familiar? it's on my list every year!...I made lots of progress last year..more to come in '10.)
6. Eat more meals together as a family
7. Plant garden in spring
8. Re-establish date night with spouse
9. Write more
10. SELL HOUSE in GUNTER

Praying you achieve all that God has for you in 2010!