I have attempted to write this blog on several occasions but have not been successful. I have either been interrupted or simply run out of time.

I usually make it a point not to make resolutions because I tend to get very frustrated when I fail or have given up 2 weeks in. Maybe you can relate. So this year I set down and reviewed 2008 and thought about the "goals" or the things I hope to accomplish in 2009. Overall 2008 was a good year. We had some pretty dramatic things happen but God saw us through and continues to help us through those things that left scars, God has brought us into a better understanding of who is and what he has for us.

So for 2009 I look forward to tackling our first year with a teenager in the house. It is scary and exciting all wrap up together. I look forward to seeing where God leads Jason and I in our ministries. I also look forward to beginning the journey of going back to school.

This year, I hope I draw closer to the Lord. That I really learn to trust him in every situation of my life. There are those few select things that I still try to control ( family issues, our money, our children) so I hope that I let him  have those and remember I am to be anxious for nothing.

On that note- I hope to be a better steward of my time, my talents and of my money. I know that I need to get out of debt, and I need to save more. I know that I let my schedule get out of control until I am so overwhelmed I can't see straight. So, I think i will hire a maid!  LOL!

weeks like this week remind me how much I miss being a stay at home mom. So I would and I am going to make it a point to spend more quality time with each one of my kids. To hug them more, tell them I love them more, and focus on how great they really are. And let time and maturity take care of some of the other things. They are growing so fast and it won't be long until i wish they were here and making messes... ( Ok maybe I won't miss the messes) As I write this our "band" is playing in the basement.... earplugs are my friends.

I guess to sum it all up- i hope that 2009 is better than the year before, and that we see amazing things happen this year. That's Gods' presence is so close and so powerful it surrounds my life.

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