it's the countdown to twenty12!
first i have to reflect on 20eleven.
there were a lot of good things.
here are the best!
11. baking cakes ... more than i've baked in my whole life, i made this year.
10. publishing my first youtube video, "summertime." thank you so much, justin for helping me to create that imovie.
9. finding peace through prayer. having the focus on that word for this year was a great reminder during those times i was breathless and overwhelmed.
8. eating less carbs is good for me. i lost and found pounds learning this lesson. sigh.
7. taking the artist's way class ... creativity is exercise for my soul and deepens my spiritual life.
6. jogging, walking, and working out is good for my body, mind, and heart.
5. joining the greeting ministry. finding ways to serve brings us so much joy!
4. buying rain boots ... man, oh man, did we ever get soaked this year! it was a fun year to play soccer in the spring and the fall with all this rain, and it didn't just come during soccer seasons. we had plenty of rain through the winter, spring, summer, and fall. i think we set records here. rain boots help me look at dreary days differently. they are awesome for splashing in big puddles!!
3. getting a fortune cookie with the fortune, "the one who laughs lasts." (and actually remembering to laugh!)
2. signing up to be discipliship room mom for joey and janie. i was begged, and i said yes. it's good for me.
1. listening to and learning from people who cross my path on this earthly journey ... their stories, beauty, love, generosity, and thoughtfulness inspire me. i'm a better person because of all of you!!
and one more: joey making his first communion ... grace is awesome!!!
okay, now i need to get back to our new year's eve homework.
we are having a heck of a christmas break!
it's awesome here at 391.