It's the end and the beginning,
again....we step out, we step in...
we shed on...we shed off....again....we step out, we step in...
And so we go on...
This morning when I woke up, I was trying to stay focused on the positive things of 2010! As soon as I looked out my window and saw that mountain, I was reminded how many times I had climbed this peak and felt a thrill of adventure in conquering the challenges along the way.
I took a deep breath, alas, I started jotting down all the good things about this past year.
I took a deep breath, alas, I started jotting down all the good things about this past year.
- The Olympics played a huge role in my excitement over 2010. Lest we forget, that memorable goal by Sidney Crosby.... Right now I'm reliving and creating my Shutterfly album from my Olympic experiences and memories.
- I love my work...both paid, and unpaid! Work is so freeing and therapeutic.
- I'm grateful for employees who put their heart and energy into their work.
- I love my group of friends who have been there for the past 40 years. We love to celebrate birthdays and tonight, we're off to celebrate New Years Eve together.
- I love it when I get Skye, text or phone messages from Haiti.
- I'm thankful for restored relationships.
- It's been fun watching my daughter play house....in her new home. She just phoned me and asked when the Portzelky were arriving. (New Year's Cookies)
- I'm always encouraged by those who inspire me to try something new...like wearing stilettos at my age.
- Then there's my walking partners...it gives great enlightenment to shed off those extra pounds together.
- I love it when the text comes through," Can you tape the Manchester game?" That means we get to watch soccer and mingle around some munchies together.
- That brings me to another special group of friends...My Mennonite Girls Can Cook group, would of been totally embarrassed at my lack of culinary skills, while demonstrating at a local show in town. But they just keep smiling and embrace me for who I am.
- Then there are those who have touched my life immensely over the past year....They have had to deal with health issues...Elsie, Mel, Mavis, Elvie, Helen, Julie, Char...and there are probably more, but I'm hoping and praying for each one of you in a special way. Life has not always handed us the deck of cards we wanted, but so much of that depends on how we play our hand. I'm praying that you too, can all hold on to your faith in God and allow him to journey with you. Remember you are being held in the palm of his hands.
- I love this family...as these little ones, sat quietly with their parents, embracing their new pillows, designed with Mickey Mouse fabric. They were hand made by the oldest grand, while he learned to sew with me this past winter. Tucked inside each pillow was an invitation to join us on a Disney cruise, together with 16 other family members. They were watching the Disney Cruise promo...when that little guy piped up and cheered, "Yea! No Parents?" We all smiled, knowing full well what he meant.
And so again...I too, want to welcome your friendship in the coming year and let's continue to travel the path together.
Happy New Year to all of YOU!
Welcome 2011!
Welcome 2011!