Do you ever feel like you are on a runaway train, and that train is your life?
Yes, me too.
Where in the world did this year go? Shouldn't it be something like 2003 instead of 2013?
Yesterday in our Sunday School class, a precious 80+ woman told us that she looks back over her life and wonders what she did with all her days, but the past is not her focus.
Her focus now is on TOMORROW. She is looking forward to spending her eternity in HEAVEN.
I love her wisdom.
Her faith.
Her kind, sweet heart, and gentle ways.
All of this has kindled my own reflection, as I choose my focus "word" for this year. I'm sure you have heard about it since so many bloggers are choosing one.
Last year, my word was "follower." You can read about my reasons for choosing it here.
I learned so many things during my year of trying to follow God's path for me. I visited new friends in places I never dreamed I would go-places like rehab centers, courtrooms, and a jail cell-several times.
The "She Speaks" and "Pearls and Grace" conferences gave me an opportunity to meet other Christian women from all over the United States.
A mission trip to Montana with our small group was so fun!
I was incredibly stretched and humbled and blessed.
And I am more thankful than ever that I am a child of the King.
You, dear blogging buddies, have also been a delight to me this year. I love reading your posts and getting a glimpse into your worlds and your hearts.
You are such a blessing, and I wish you and your families a glorious 2013!
Awww I love you Susan and so glad I met you!! Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post and beautiful pictures! Your words are a good reminder to focus on now and what I am doing for the Lord at this moment.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Great post as always. Beautiful pictures as well.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. Wishing you many blessings in the year ahead.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderfully written post! Beautiful photos, too!
ReplyDeleteI love the woman's focus...we should all be looking toward tomorrow and to Heaven.
Wishing you God's blessings for 2013!
Jeannie
Lovely post Susan! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteSusan, I am wishing you and yours a blessed new year, filled with good health and much happiness. My life has taken wing since I retired.xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family the happiest New Year - may many blessings come your way, and every day be special, just like you Susan.
ReplyDeleteHugs - Mary
Lovely snow pics - thanks!
Susan- What a wonderful year you had- even if it was a year of change and different than you expected. You really stepped out of your comfort zone to FOLLOW. Good for you. I hope your New Year is full of rewards and blessings, too. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteyour farm looks so pretty with a layer of snow covering it. I followed your link back to read more about your word. I will have to look in our churches library to see if we have that book, otherwise I will order it! Have a Happy New Years!
ReplyDeleteWHat a nice post
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine being 80 and looking back on life, it is hard enough to do at 49...how did the kids grow so fast etc.
Hope you have a fabulous NYE planned
Brett
I apparently have NO memory! People keep telling of trips they went on...I can't remember you going to Montana! I'm sure it was incredible!!
ReplyDeleteThat close up photo of the snow crystals is so amazing...we didn't get that event here...what a photo!!
I'm so happy I found you. You inspire me and as soon as I feel better (nasty flu like virus) I'm going to choose a word for the year and blog more. I will admit my lack of blogging was because of doing but I feel there are things God wants me to say and that is my purpose right now. Hey, maybe that will be my word this year "purpose". We shall see. Praying God's blessings for you this year!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a joy and pleasure to have 'met' you this year, Susan! :D
ReplyDeleteYour frosty photos are amazing!!!