Would you believe that it's my birthday? I tried to let it pass me by this year...but alas, I am constantly reminded that "time keeps on slipping...slipping...slipping into the future".Well, that's OK...it beats the alternative (as my dad always said). You know, I don't feel older than last year... and I am still trying to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. I guess that's a question that I will be pondering for years to come.
This past year has been filled with ups and LOTS of downs. Starting with my husband joining an upstart company... with a MUCH lower salary to which we have had to adjust... But in this economy, we are all grateful for the opportunity. Like many Americans, our home has been in jeopardy of foreclosure...but it looks like we will be able to ride this out (God willing). Through it all, we have been blessed in innumerable ways. We have seen God move in our lives ...Our health has been good (finally!) ...our family is strong and growing (we have another wedding in the spring!)...we have been able to pay all of our bills...the business continues to grow, even in this unusual economy...and the love between my husband and I has grown exponentially! Who could ask for anything more?
So what goals will I set for myself this year?
1. To grow in my daily walk with God.
2. To be more focused and productive.
3. To be healthy...drink more water and exercise daily.
4. To be even more creative.
5. To be a better friend.
6. To challenge my mind.
7. To keep my mouth shut when it should be so... and to speak up when I should
There are more goals, but I do not wish to bore you.... Just suffice it to say that I have a LOT of work ahead of me...and it will be a good challenge.
So here's to a new year! May it be a good one!!!Blessings,
Jane
Happy Birthday, Jane!!! (Belatedly--it's already July 3 as I read.)
ReplyDeleteWhat a year you've had!!! As you say, what a year we've all had...I'm glad to hear you're making it through without giving up your home, your health, or your kids...keep on paintin' girl so I can come to your show in October...
Dear Jane my lovely drummer mum...I am so glad I saw this post....happy birthday my dear...I hope you had a wonderful day and was spoilt as you deserve to be. Do you know I followed a blog just before and saw your pic smiling at me when I went to do so as you had followed the same people just before me and I thought...that,s Jane....I must pop in and say hello and see all you have been up to . I will scroll down and catch up, cheers and love katherine
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Jane, so thrilled to meet you as well,Thank you for the sweet and uplifting comment! It Blessed me so much! and yes I know that the "Devil" is busy! My Family has been attacked just this week in ways that has shook me to the very core! But I want to share a scripture with you that I stand on with the depths of my "Heart" when the attacks seem to be strong ones!,and that is Isaiah 54:17, "No weapon forged against you, will prevail.Is that not a glorious promise!! Write it on the tablet of your heart. Oh! Happy Birthday, as well! Hope you have a fun, safe, and Happy 4th:)! Looking forward to your friendship thru "Blogging", I just have been so Blessed by this "little" way of "simplicity" that my thoughts and words is just to Glorify My Savior and to Share Jesus in every way Possible. *Blessings from my Heart to Yours:).
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to YOU!!!
ReplyDeleteHere's to many more trips around the sun! Happy birthday my dear friend.
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Happy Birthday Jane!!!!! May this next year have more UPS than downs.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a great attitude and those are all worthy goals, most of which I need to do myself, especially number 7.
Have a Fabulous 4th!
I hope you have a great birthday! I like your list of goals!
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HAPPEE BIRTHDAY JANE!! Hope your celebration is loaded with fun and good memories!
ReplyDeleteLove your heart gal, and those are some great goals! I am right there with you on them all!
Big Hugs,
Becky
Happy Happy Birthday my friend,, even though a tad late I hope you had the best birthday ever filled with tons of memories, ice cream and cake.. Happy 4th of July! hugs ~lynne~
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HaPpYBiRtHdAy to you!!!!!!! and many moooorrrreeeee...may this a fantastic day for you and a great year.
I'm glad I didn't miss the opportunity to type this to you. Said a prayer for you.
May you have a super 4th of July,
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Happy Happy Birthday:)
ReplyDeleteI think we all want to know what we want to be when we grow up!! But I think that's just part of life....it's a journey and each step has something to teach you! Enjoy the process because as far as I know....we only get one go around:)
Have a really great fourth too!!!!!!
~Heather
Happy Belated Birthday...HAPPY FOURTH FRIEND! Celebrate America
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Oh Jane.......so sorry I'm just now seeing this..but Happy Happy belated Birfday!! Hope they spoiled you rotten and you had lots of cake..and just think...a brand new yr to live this life to its fullest, taking the bad with the good, in hopefully ways that will help you learn even more!! Is it possible for us janes to learn any more than these brains can handle?? Sure, girlfriend!!! Maybe we can meet this yr?? Let's make that another goal!!
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Dear Jane. Happy Birthday darling. I am with you on #7. All my love. Simone
ReplyDeleteOh I do hope it was a good day, and the beginning of your best year ever. Happy Birthday dear Jane.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Jane. I hope you have a fabulous day surrounded by family and friends. Birthday blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteOh, happy, happy belated birthday, Jane!! I definitely want to be more focused -what you focus on grows, ha!
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