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Stopping to catch my breath, then glance behind me and also squint ahead, I have made a few goals for the new year. In no particular order, here they are: 1. Less Screen Time 2. Invest In Friendships 3. Ride The Harley 4. Read Through The Bible 5. Establish A Structure In The Job 6. Play "All I Ask" On The Piano 7. Enjoy Bedtime Stories With The Kids 8. Make Things Minimalist At Home 9. Say "No"  10. Share Quality Time with PJ 11. Show Gratitude 12. Make Those Photobooks  13. Live In The Light Of The Cross 14. Travel Whenever Possible 15. Be Present And Intentional 16. Eat Less Junk Food 17. Spend More Time Outdoors 18. Celebrate (20)18 Things? Totally unplanned! And I wouldn't change a thing. Love the opportunity that a New Year /   Week / Month / Season brings... I can't help but wipe the slate clean and try again.  May your new leaf shine bright and beautiful as the dawn tomorr

Spending some time looking through the last 7 Decembers shared on this blog, I am truly thankful to be here. My heart hurts for those who find themselves on hard times right now - a nasty surprise, a loss, an unexpected turn for the worse, a disappointment. I have heard about so many hurts in the past few weeks - and no gift under the Christmas tree could simply solve that. But Christmas. Please forgive me, I don't mean to sound casual nor insensitive. The pain that you and I feel is real. And so is the power of that baby born on that first Christmas Day. As my children grow older, they expect more. More input, more results, more more more! My eldest is a self-confessed Santa slayer. Since the get go, she's known that he was just a playful inkling of our imagination to help spread the festive feeling of this time. So I know she's not waiting for the magic - but she does expect me to give her the low down on why we celebrate Christmas. And it's my job to give it t