HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The promise of a new year...what things await us, what will we accomplish, who can we help, who needs more love, and how can we make our relationships stronger and meaningful? I'm usually the one to focus on what I can do differently from last year, but this year I want to focus forward instead of backward. I want the start of this year to be about priorities and plans to live deliberately according to my priorities. God, my family, and my community.

I just spent a wonderful 2 weeks at home with my daughter and my family celebrating the holidays. I tried to make sure I took time to be with the ones I love instead of focused on tasks like cleaning and organizing (which is why my house is still a disaster :) Avery and I had a great time snuggling every morning until about 9am. We did some shopping and spent time at the movies with friends and Nonnie. We had a wonderful Christmas day with family and friends. This last week has FLOWN by and I can't believe we go back to school and work on Monday.

I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year. May you meet the challenges that come with faith and celebrate the accomplishments and every day good times with those you love.

The Shack

I just finished The Shack and I'm dying to talk to others that have read it. It is probably the most thought provoking work of fiction I have read in a VERY long time. I'm interested in what my friends think. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. If you've read it, will you share your thoughts with me?