cautious optimisim

It's my new motto.  Like it?

In trusting God with my every minute, I want to be joyful and prepared for what He has, not for what I've planned out! That goes against every grain of my being- I'm a planner by nature.  And, when things don't go the way I've planned a temper tantrum can ensue.  Even if it just rages inside me and never gets expressed outwardly.  I am so grateful that I get to surrender to Him and feel the peace that He provides when I finally submit!  God is GOOD!

I am feeling so blessed in this last week of January!  Today is my youngest brother's 22nd birthday- so proud of him!  And, I get to celebrate the marriage of my dear friend and roommate over the next week and a half.  Loving the life that God has given me!

a new year

The year ended on a bittersweet note.  

It was just the six of us for Christmas.  Can't even remember the last time that happened.  I think God knew that we needed to reconnect as a family.  We laughed and cried, and just enjoyed the time together.  That was the best Christmas gift any of us could have asked for, or received.

New Year's Eve was spent with a few close friends.  It was lovely.

I put myself back into the world of dating at the end of 2009, and realized once again that when I take matters into my own hands- God humbles me!  I am thankful for God's fresh mercies each morning!  So here I am beginning my new year with a renewed passion to seek God, and let the Holy Spirit pour into me.  The perfect Love of God is unmatched.  I can't find it in any relationship that I have or will have. 

I am so very thankful for dear friends near and far- those who love me unconditionally, and pray for me.  Praying many blessings on each of you this year.