Garden of your heart

Happy New Year!

Wow, where did 2007 go?  It's hard to believe how fast time flies.  I guess that is a sign of getting older! 

As I reflect over 2007, it was a good year.  My husband has stayed healthy this year.  My dad is able to still enjoy visiting family out of town even though he has serious health issues.  I have good health overall.  I am able to serve the Lord both in the home and at church.  I am blessed with dear friends and family.  So much to be thankful for.  I can see how God has provided for us, not just monetarily, but in every way. 

As I anticipate 2008, I am cautiously excited.  Why?  I guess I am not one that is thrilled about the unknown.  That's the "control freak" in me, I guess.  But, I am thrilled to know the One who doesn't just know what lies ahead, but also loves me and will be with me each moment of every day. 

I like to set goals each year.  I don't always meet these, but if you are not striving for something then you are sure to not reach anything either.  I just realized this week that I did accomplish one homemaking goal that I had set.  I used to be a little too lazy when it came to dishes.  I would often leave them in the sink until dinne time (often because the dishwasher was full and I didn't have time to empty it, etc).  So, I decided that I would make sure the dishwasher was ran each night and first thing in the morning I would empty it and that way be able to make sure that the dishes did not sit in the sink or on the counter in the daytime.  It makes for a much nicer/cleaner kitchen. 

So....for this year.  What would some of my goals be:

Homemaking:  Keep clutter picked up every day.  That means mail, paper, books, etc.  Sometimes I can clutter a counter or desk easily and plan to get back to the stuff, but don't for a little while and it just gets worse and takes longer to clean up. 

Spiritually:  Connect with God each morning before I do anything else.  That will involve me not turning on the computer first thing in the morning. 

Health:    Eat lots of fruits and veggies.   Reduce sweet intake to occasionally.   Learn to do more "whole foods" cooking.  Exercise regularly(whether working in yard, going for walk, doing a DVD).

Those are just a few areas I am looking at.  The one thing that I am learning is that if I miss a day or two or a week at one of the goals, it is never too late to start again!  :) 

Happy New Year...

04:55, Tuesday, January 1, 2008 .. Posted by mamaof2andtwins

I have also been doing some goal setting. Best wishes with your plans...Jennie

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07:14, Thursday, January 3, 2008 .. Posted by megroocam

Great Goals
Great Recipe for Taco Soup--I have everything and we're going to try it tomorrow!
Great reminder to not worry. I loved the story about you climbing on the roof! I understand completely.
Hope family life is going well with all the extra people. My best friend lives in Camarillo, it was fun to hear about her golf game last weekend though I must admit I was a bit jealous--we're going to be snowed under for 4 1/2 more months! Did you Brother in Law hear from the RR yet?
Have a blessed day, my new friend.
In Christ,
Tan