If you read many blogs at all you have probably read the same type of post over and over again this weekend. Thoughts about the new year and reflections over the last with a few Christmas photos sprinkled in. I kept thinking about posting and then decided not to for the sake of my readers and the redundancy of it. But then I remembered why I blog. I blog to journal our life. I blog that one day my children will be able to read about their childhood and my journey through life as their momma. So, here is my “year end, new year just like everyone else” kinda post.
I LOVE a new year. It jump starts my desire to organize and restructure my home and life. It motivates me in my ministry and my walk with the Lord. After the choas of the holidays is over its time to declutter, not only my life but also my home. And it makes me feel so refreshed as I throw out, donate, consignment, and recycle away all things that weigh us down around here. But it also causes me to think about the past year. The year of 2010 has been a roller coaster in my life.
The year started off with health/military issues with my youngest sister that were scary! It gave a whole new meaning to being out of control.
Shortly after that we announced my pregnancy with our fifth child. We were filled with joy and anticipation with this new blessing.
In the spring the children and I took a trip to visit Erin at her base before she left the army.
There was lots of child training and spiritual training that took place in my life as well this year.
We also took all four kids tent camping for a week this summer. It was lots of fun and lots of work. We have already decided to skip this year. Four kids and a baby in a tent for a week seemed a little over the top for us right now!
I blogged about my household notebook, and being a “yes” momma.
We gardened and worked with the crop as a family with even Baby Kate helping out!
My fall was full of bulk cooking and filling the freezer with food for post baby days.
Then on November 2nd we welcomed Jeremiah into our family and walked the NICU road for the second time. And since then I have spent the rest of 2010 soaking up his newborn goodness and nursing my baby around the clock.
So, as you can see, 2010 has been a year full of hilltops and valleys but my God has been faithful all year. We have been healthy for the most part, my husband still has a wonderful job, we have a beautiful home and are surronded by family and friends.
I want to thank you, my readers, for loving my family, walking with us through the hard times, praying for my family, and being my friends throughout this past year.
From my family to yours,
Happy New Year to you!