7 minutes away from 2008

2007 was an Incredible year, so many firsts, so many blessings. While we were looking for photos to capture the essence, many wonderful memories unfolded before us. The year went really fast, except for August (which felt like 3mos) and the 4 1/2 days without power. Thankyou El Baracha (My God who blesses me)!!

Our Christmas was very refreshing! Full of peace, love and joy. We had 11 days off from work, and oh how we needed that time! We enjoyed the slow pace, and each other immensely! Still waiting for Caleb to be born.

Happy NEW YEARS...we are offically in the year 2008!!! I've had alot of time to think this afternoon about resolutions, goals, and hitting the mark. We all have hopes, dreams and plans. Writing them down helps us to organize, and aim for the mark. Breaking them down into steps, helps us realize the progress we are making towards our goals. Telling someone else, keeps us accountable, and gives us an encourager. Before I tell you some of my goals, I first need to tell you to take your hopes, dreams and goals to the Lord, He is the best encourager of all! He doesn't need us to, because He already knows you...everything about you!! Even before you were born! He wants us to. He wants us to partner with him, because the outcome is so much more astounding!! With God, all things are possible!! El Eleon (God is Huge)! Pull out your Bible, dust it off....He's got alot to say, and He wants you to breathe in every promise.

God is who He says He is

God can do what He says He can do

I am who God says I am

I can do all things thru Christ who gives me strength

Gods word is alive and active in me

Believe BIG....write those 5 truths down, and carry them with you! This year, commit to Believing the word of God, with all that you are!

Our Pastor had some good ones too: Forget your failures, give up your grudges, restore your relationships, turn your back on your transgressions.

My Theme: I want to Live out Loud by Faith...I want to enjoy Life to the full! Every moment has a potential for a memory. My goals:

1. exercise 5days a week (must be able to lift the grandbabies!)

2. Get more sleep - aim for 8hrs

3. Read more books - 1 a month

4. Learn Hindi, and Web page design

5. and most important..Seek to know Jesus more intimately

Thus far, the Lord has been my help! Remember that, cuz life gets tough, but My God is my Rock!

May your 2008 be amazingly Great!

I spent some of my "off" time, revamping the blog, and added a Family Celebration calendar towards the bottom of the page, to help us all remember important dates!

Love you all very much!