New Year!

It's a New Year and with each new year there are always new horizons, new changes, and new surprises. I know a few things that will happen this year (all of this is providing God hasn't decided this is my year to come home to Him). I know baby L will take her first steps, say her first word(s)/sentences, stop taking a bottle, and she might even learn how to climb out of her crib. I know I will get through my first "semester" of homeschooling 2 teenagers. I know M and I will have a real vacation and finally get to take a plane trip again. I know I will make new friends, have new experiences, learn lots of new things, and read some great books.

I don't know what He has in store for us. I don't know if I will get a new vehicle that will seat all 6 of us comfortably. I don't know if I will be able to always keep my calm in the midst of storms (probably not, but I'm going to do my best).


There is a lot I don't know, but I pray for a lot.

I pray for wisdom in guiding all the kids in my house in the right direction. I pray that I listen when I am being called. I pray that I obey my instincts instead of ignore them with logic. I pray that I have a long lasting positive influence in those I come in contact with, meet, befriend, and instruct. I pray that I follow through in the decisions I make and don't forget why I make them.

I've been through a lot, as most of us have, but not nearly as much as some. Through it all, I've had the most peace when I never lost sight of who was leading.


I know there will be times I won't understand why some things are happening or what their purpose might be, but I pray that I maintain confidence in knowing they are part of God's will and plan.

Happy New Year! Wishes and prayers to you that you may recognize whom or what calms your storms.