2008 is here!!

Ready or not, here it is. Unbelievable as it sounds to some of us, more mature souls, 2008 has begun. Since things are going well at our house, I am full of excitement about what God has planned for us this year. Last year He showered us with blessing after blessing, and led us through times of stress with a steady hand. The boys are growing, learning, playing, and simply being boys. The last days of 2007 brought a sweet reunion with a friend I had not seen in TEN years. Friendships stay strong even when we are such busy bees that we cannot reconnect as much as we would like. Perhaps this year I'll finally learn how to focus more on people, just like the Teacher did. Remember how He always MADE time to be both with crowds and with individuals who were desperate for His healing and encouragement? I know, laundry must be done, floors must be swept, furniture dusted, food cooked, and dishes washed. Oh, yes. Exercising and making an effort to stay healthy are time consumers, too. But at the end of each year we'll wonder why we haven't seen more people, shared more meals with friends, and written more notes of acknowledgment and gratitude. Why? How does time trick us every single time? This year I make it my goal to open my eyes to every soul around me and listen. And when there is no one around, I'll look up a friend and write her a note overflowing with the words the Spirit will put on my mind. Or even better, I'll blog her/him right here, for anyone in the whole world to learn what a treasure she/he is. I have already sent three small cards to people abroad to let them know I have not forgotten them, I only got busier, and that's about to change, with His help.