Nuevo Ano!!

What a year this has been!! I think I may have been stretched more and have grown more this past year than I have been in a long time. I have learned a lot about myself, about others, and have learned important lessons about grace, compassion, empathy, hope, and forgiveness (among others).

I have learned that this journey with God really is a great adventure, even through the ups and downs; and I truly know that without my Savior I would absolutely be nothing and would never be able to make it. He is my ROCK, my stronghold and I am so thankful that HE is my compass on this journey!

I know that this is the time that people usually make resolutions, and mine tend to be some of the common ones every year: read through the Bible in a year, eat better, blah blah blah...well I am constantly trying to work on many things, so I don't really like setting lots of resolutions like that at the beginning of the year, because after a week I usually fall off. There is one bigger thing that I would really like to accomplish before the year is over though, and that is (drum roll please): to run a half marathon. I have been wanting to do this for a few years, and I have decided that 2007 will be the year. I will keep everyone updated as I progress, and actually look forward to the challenge. I would like to find one that is for a good cause, so we will see when and how this takes place.

Candy also challenged others on her blog to choose a word that would be the theme for the year, and God has not really placed one on my heart yet, but I will keep praying that He does and look forward to seeing what He has in store for me this year. Thanks, Candy for such a wonderful idea-love you!! :)

Who knows what this year holds for all of us...but I pray that I will always remember to love first and to share the blessings the Lord has bestowed on me with everyone I come into contact with. May the Holy Spirit fill all of your hearts and lives with joy & peace, and may the love of Christ be overflowing in abundance into your lives and onto others~