Welcome to 2013!

Happy New Year!  This past year was full of highs and lows, but looking back - we were very blessed and have nothing to complain about.  My Daddy has always said that there will always be someone who is in worse shape than you are - so we should be thankful that our problems are what they are - my Daddy is a wise man who also always had a half full glass!

We usually spend the last evening of the year as a family of 2 plus the baby dogs - quiet, peaceful, watching a little TV, going to bed early.  This year, we had the priviledge of sharing it with family that we have just begun to know.  It was nice to share a good meal, to laugh, share pictures, stories, and learn more about each other.  We may have just started a new tradition!  Thanks B, B, and D for spending the last evening of 2012 with us.  We had a great time!!

As I was reading in a new Beth Moore devotional book this morning, I was reminded of two things:  the awesome blessing of praying scripture and the power of prayer.  I firmly believe that we should 'pray without ceasing', but something our pastor mentioned Sunday again hit home - we should pray as if we were having a conversation with God - just talking to Him.  My devotion this morning said that He wants us to talk to him - He already knows our thoughts, desires - but He wants us to 'tell' Him.  I believe that God will reveal to us opportunities, His Word, His desires for our life - if only we will 'talk' to Him.  Conversation is a two-way street!

I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start.  May you be healthy, happy, and blessed in the days to come.

The Start of Somethig New

As 2012 winds down and 2013 gears up, I decided to try my hand at something I've been thinking about doing for awhile - blogging.  I've always thought 'journaling' was therapeutic and while I don't think I need therapy right now, the start of a new year seems the perfect time to start recording my thoughts.  Thank you for taking this journey along with me.  Who knows where it will lead!

Happy reading!