Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I hope your new year is off to a good start. We had a very quiet New Year's Eve, at least until the fireworks started. I was asleep long before midnight, in spite of the fireworks. But it was already January somewhere in the world, so I'm ok with that. We celebrated New Year's Day at church, followed by a traditional meal of greens, peas, ham, and cornbread, then spent the day relaxing. So far, this new year is good!

When I began blogging on New Year's Eve 2008, I really had no idea what I was getting myself into. In the beginning, in many ways, it was a lot like talking to myself, or perhaps talking to an imaginary friend across the table! It was something like keeping my journal online, as I just wrote about whatever was on my mind or what was happening in my life. Along the way it has become a vehicle for me to share what God is teaching me. Through everyday life experiences. Through what I read, whether in Scripture or elsewhere. It has become a place to sit and think, to reflect on life lessons. And a place to share those life experiences and life lessons with others. Along the way, I've tried to share honestly from my heart and it has been my hope that in some small way, the words I write will be an encouragement to someone somewhere.

When I began, I had no idea that I would still be writing all these years later. Or that I would publish a book. I had no idea how many people would read the words I have written. No idea how hearing from those who read my words would encourage me.

I had no idea. But God did.  

And as this blogging journey continues into this new year, I have no idea where it will take me. But God does.

"Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be established."   
  (Proverbs 16:3 NASB)


As one year has ended and another has begun, I want to thank you for stopping by. And I want to offer my very best wishes for a Happy New Year, a year of joy and peace and our Father's bountiful blessings! As we begin this new year, this is my prayer for each of us:



Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be,

In working or in waiting, Another year with Thee;

Another year of leaning Upon Thy loving breast;
Another year of trusting, Of quiet, happy rest.

Another year of mercies,Of faithfulness and grace;

Another year of gladness In the shining of Thy face;
Another year of progress, Another year of praise;

Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.

Another year of service, Of witness for Thy love;

Another year of training For holier work above.

Another year is dawning! Dear Father, let it be

On earth, or else in heaven, Another year for Thee.

 -Frances R. Havergal