A New Year

   Each year as the New Year approaches I hear talk of and read about "new year's resolutions".  I always have to decide or answer the question of to make a list or not to.  I have to say I can't remember ever writing down an actual list.  I think I have a few reasons for this...1. I have made so many to do lists, Christmas lists, and menu lists that previous month that I just can't make another list. 2. I also think that once it is written down it must be done. Being that I am a semi-recovering, being healed by God perfectionist this can very frustrating. Since we all know that keeping them is near impossible. And finally telling people my list, whether it is the one in my head or on paper, makes me accountable and well that leads me right back to the whole perfectionist problem and well I am just not there yet.  I do have to say I do make a few goals in my head, and no I can't share them with you, see previous sentences ;>

  

  That all being said many of my life goals (not resolutions, those you only have a year to do) include my walk with Jesus, my family, and me.  I am so often humbled and beyond grateful for all that I have been blessed with.  Most of my life right now in some way involves being a Mom.  Sometimes I think being a Mom is the hardest and bestest job all at the same time.  There are so many stages and seasons that it can be an amazing adventure or disaster at any given moment.  I sometimes say that our days can often have micro-bursts of craziness.  Whether it's me on damage control or just dealing with a meltdown, ie mine or any given kid ;)  It's all that makes up a family.  I am forever praying for God's grace and direction.  I think that goes for all of life and I think that's how God intended it to be. I am ok with that.  I am fully aware that His ways are best and Him as Creator knows what's best for His creation.

      
      Yet you, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, You are the potter; we are all the work of Your hand. Isaiah 64:8

  

     I am looking forward to this year and can't wait to see all that God has planned for our lives. 

:>Michelle