Monday, December 31, 2007

New Year's Eve

When I picked the four fave posts in my blog-iversary post - I knew I'd leave out posts that I liked ever better. 187 posts in a year - that's a lot of deep thinkin.

MBG picked Permanent Color, which I liked too. Facing It was filled with introspection.
Then there were the stories of the kids' shenanigans.

I will remember 2007 as a really hard year.
But also one that forced me to grow as a person.

Excuse me while I proclaim a bit of my faith: I heard a pastor once describe how God cherishes people's pain because it is when His children cling to Him the tightest. When we have to let Him carry us through. The same way we do for our own family. That image has gotten me through the past six weeks. I am grateful for that.

With that, I wish you a very Happy New Year. My brain has been swirling with resolutions, which I will publish within the next day. Whether I accomplish them or not, sometimes it just helps to put it out there.

I am optimistic for the coming year.
It holds many oppotunities unforeseen.
I am confident that I am up for it all.

11 comments:

Katie Brenneman said...

Stay strong this next year OM! Its a new year! Time to look back at the joys and pains and hold memories near your heart to inspire you for the next year!

nikkis30by30 said...

I don't like to make resolutions because I always feel that it sets me up for failure. Instead, I make a list in my head and try to accomplish it that way. So then IF I fail, I am the only one that knows!!! LOL!!!

Ok.... so I am lying. I am just too lazy to even think up a list! LOL!!

Beck said...

A hard year is always followed by a year full of blessings. This is scientifically proven.

Michelle said...

happy new year and happy blogiversary! Thanks for sharing some of your favorite posts from the past year!

Mimi in the Midwest said...

H-A-A-P-P-Y NEW YEAR!!!

Aliki2006 said...

I'm with beck--here's to a wonderful year.

Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

I'm counting on Beck's words being the truth.

Mimi said...

Happy New Year, M!

And happy blogiversary, too. I'm so glad to have found your blog!

Jenifer said...

I like what Beck said and I mean it is science right?

Happy New Year and many blessings for 2008.

thirtysomething said...

Happy 2008, my friend. May it be filled with peace, prosperity, and renewed health and vitality for you and your family.

Anonymous said...

Oh gosh I forgot about resolutions.

Don't remind me!