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GrateFul Friday

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It’s a GrateFul Friday! Here are a few things on my grateful list today!

This blog! Glad to be part of a community of talented writers and creators, thankful that I can share faith and inspiration through the printed word.

Peace. In a world where there is so much unrest, I’m glad for peace in my heart and spirit. When God gives it to you, there’s no beating it!

Winter. I don’t like being cold AT ALL. But there’s something about the quiet and stillness of this season that I’m learning to appreciate. Life slows a little, and I think we need that sometimes. Plus there’s hot chocolate and the bowls of soup and chili to enjoy…

Girl Scout Cookies! Just bought four boxes at church Sunday. I’m happy now…

So much more I could add to this list, which is the point, right?! What are YOU grateful for?

The Versatile Blogger Award

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imageThank you to atiyarehman513 for nominating me for the Versatile Blogger Award earlier this week! I’m grateful to connect with such a talented writer and have been inspired by her posts. I didn’t know about this award, so I’m grateful and honored for the nomination. Thank you, thank you! And thanks to all who follow and read New Day, I’ve appreciated all the support!

Here are the rules for sharing the spirit of the Versatile Blogger Award:

  • Show the award on your blog.
  • Thank the person who nominated you.
  • Share seven facts about yourself.
  • Nominate 15 blogs.
  • Link your nominees’ blogs, and let them know.

My seven facts:

  • Saved by His grace
  • UNC Tar Heel alum
  • Big fan of The Andy Griffith Show, The Golden Girls, Good Times and other ol’ school TV
  • Have a huge sweet tooth
  • Learned I have mitral valve prolapse, a heart defect, a couple years ago, but all is well (scary at first, though)
  • I have an old spirit and I love old people (stated respectfully). They are the funniest people!
  • I’m 42, work a 9-to-5, but my dream for my last phase of work (i.e., the next 20 years!) is to have a Christian writing ministry, and hopefully this blog is the first step. 😊🙏

And I’m happy to nominate these fine blogs:

Happy blogging, happy sharing, happy living!

Are We There Yet?

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imageWell, we’re halfway through the first month of a new year! How are you doing? How have the days been so far? Sticking to those resolutions?

I don’t know about you, but I’m still thankful, glad and joyful over these days the Lord has given. They haven’t all been easy, but life is still a gift and a blessing. (I know some of you have found that out, TRULY.)

Looking back at the first 15 days, it’s easy to dwell on what we’ve already failed at, goals not met, not living up to who we wanted to be, often asking if our efforts have made a difference. Have I arrived? Am I there, yet?

Some days you have to fight harder than others to get there, wherever there is for you, but the point is, fight! Follow your dreams, go for what you want, don’t give up! Commit to the hard work, even if it hurts. In the end, if you don’t, you’ll only be hurting yourself.

I have one goal for this year: to live my life better. Sure, I have other quests, like starting a blog (DONE!) and making a quilt. But with each new day the Lord gives, I aim to live fully and truly.

Photo credit: Georgianna Lane. http://georgiannalane.com. Used with permission.