December is on it's way right out the door...it just seems like minutes ago that I had pulled out the Christmas decorations and was hanging them up. Funny how if you blink in life it seems like you might just miss something.
I don't know about you but I am really looking forward to the new year. We already know there will be some challenges for us, it is looking like our family is going to be facing unemployment. But even with some challenges up ahead we are still feeling rather hopeful.
Many times the change that you dread is actually the change that you need.
For me with the new year ahead I kind of felt like it was permission to let things go that weren't working and embrace a different way of doing things. Try and start fresh again. Of course you can do this anytime of the year but there really is something inspirational about the calendar changing isn't there??
I really am hoping to just do more of what I love with my family in the new year.
More homeschooling, photography, hiking, sewing, good food, horses, gardening, art and crafts, being with family etc.... You know all of that good stuff that we have been so blessed with.
I will leave you with some pictures of our December and some positive words to see you out this year!
Wishing you a Most Blessed 2013!
Filled with Love, Hope, and Grace
May you be so overflowing with blessing this year that you
have an abundance to share with others.
Happy New Year!
~Thanks for following along with our Family this year what an amazing journey it has been.
...good food (homemade Tamales)
...hiking & exploring
...hanging out with horses
...sewing the afternoon away
...homeschooling
..and instagram of course!!
"You shall not go with haste,...for the LORD will go before you, and the God of Israel will be your rear guard." Isaiah 52:12
As we go forth into the coming year, let it not be in the haste of impetuous, forgetful delight, nor with the quickness of impulsive thoughtlessness. But let us go out with the patient power of knowing that the God of Israel will go before us. Our yesterdays hold broken and irreversible things for us. It is true that we have lost opportunities that will never return, but God can transform this destructive anxiety into a constructive thoughtfulness for the future. Let the past rest, but let it rest in the sweet embrace of Christ.
Leave the broken, irreversible past in His hands, and step out into the invincible future with Him.
~Oswald Chambers
Happy New Year Heather! I've really enjoyed following your journey over the year. May the Lord bless you and your family in 2013.
ReplyDeleteAs always, you take beautiful photographs.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the New Year may bring you some challenges, I pray that it will bring you some blessings as well.
Happy New Year! I'm in bed watching news and celebrations and happy to have quiet and warm! HA! Hoping you and your family are enjoying bringing in 2013. I've enjoyed having time off from school and just relaxing. Sorry to hear about unemployment situations....you have surely had your share of moves and changes. But you are such an optimist and know that good things are too come. Prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your days!
Are you having warm weather???? We had a pretty snow today...3-4 inches. Getting back in the 40's to come this week.
December DID fly by. I knew it would with my husband coming in for a visit home. I am looking forward to having my dining room free of the Christmas tree again. Takes up SO much space...space that we don't really have.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a blessed new year and that a job comes rolling in very soon. Hugs to you and your family. And good grief...quit feeding your little girl. She has grown so much this year. She's turning into a pre-teen/teen right before MY eyes. Insane.....
Happy New Year my friend! Thank you so much for our lovely pins! We love them :-)
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Blessings,
Jill
Happy New Year Heather,
ReplyDeleteIts funny, I felt and wrote some similar things about feeling hopeful. I loved your post and pictures and the scriptures... it is all very precious just like you. Happy New Year.
Pam
I'm wishing you and the whole family wonderful new beginnings! I have really enjoyed getting to know you guys and think you are such a kind person. Here's to 2013 and owning it!
ReplyDeleteXxoo
Happy New Year, my friend! May it be one filled with lots of your favorite things and full of fun and joy. Love the words you closed with!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
Deborah
Hi my dear! Happy New Year and what lovely photos you've shown, I hope you manage to accomplish everything you hope to do this year. Our family have employment issues too which I hope will get resolved this year, wishing you the same xxx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Heather!
ReplyDeleteI loved how you said, "sewing the afternoon away".
Wonderful parting words.
Happy New Year! May it be filled with peace & joy, the knowledge of God's will, and comforting presence of His Holy Spirit. I guess NONE of us know what lies ahead - but sounds like you have a "hint" of unemployment...For that potential challenge, I will be praying for your family.
ReplyDeleteI ♥ the last line in O. Chambers' quote.....) Thanks for reminding me of it. So fitting.
beautiful pics and inspirational thoughts and words, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove that dress! And also loved catching up with your other posts! Beautiful photos, as usual, Heather!
ReplyDeletexoxo Lynn