Wow! It is 2009 already! The weather is startlingly cold but the sun is beautifully shining and teasing us from the inside that it is warm outside! But, no, it is a tease and it is cold indeed!
I was thinking about just how to start off this new year. It is like a blank page, an unused whiteboard, a not-yet-lived-in house that is waiting for the first ring of laughter or tear of sadness or secret shared between friends. So, how to start the year.
First, I am so thankful for a new year. I look forward to seeing just what this year holds for me, for my family, for my country, for my world. Like the old hymn says, I do not know what the future holds, but I know (and trust) the One who holds the future! So, I pray I will live each day, trusting God more and more--in everything!
Second, I am excited about this new year. Some years are full of trouble from the start and some are full of trouble when you look back, but this year, I am thrilled about the possibilities. This new adventure of writing people's stories is so much plain ol' fun and combines my love of people, fascination with their stories, and love of writing, just getting words down on paper and making sense of our world. We shall see where it leads. God is good, all the time and I am trusting Him in this adventure.
And, finally, I am so thankful for my family--they are truly a gift from God. What am amazing Father to give us people with whom to connect in a daily way, investing time and energy and basking in their love! Indeed, the family is a picture of God's love expresses in the lives of people--forgiveness and restoration, again and again.
Well, those are some thoughts for the new year. Welcome, 2009. You hold much promise!
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