New Year, New you?

Here we are again, the day after Christmas and all through the house we were trying to cram things in and haul out the old to make way for the new. Again, I will say we are blessed. Blessed to have so much stuff you have boxes of decorations for each holiday in the attic, blessed to have so many who care enough to send special cards and gifts. As the new year approaches, take a minute to slow down and savor what is left of '09. I just filled out my 2010 calender, the years add up, little kids don't seem so little anymore. I pray that everyone has a wonderful holiday season and a quiet, enjoyable new year.

Christmastime

As Christmas fast approaches, I get tired of just shopping and wrapping things... we already have lots of things. What is important? Important things to me are family, friends, fellowship and a true relationship with Christ. Other things, not so important. Family - a two way street... one person can't do all the work - I used to think I could. I tried to buy and do everything for everyone else, the only thing I accomplished was just spoiling children who now expect you to do everything and you get nothing in return... no phone calls no communication. Sorry, I'm done. It's my turn now - me and my family. I call my brothers, email regularly and some of us talk on the phone periodically. Lots of phone calls from and to my Dad, Julian and my in-laws... the two way street thing works well.

Friends, more important now - this is the family you get to choose and what a varied group we have - just like beautiful colors in a quilt - polka dots and tie dyed, argyle and solids... what a bunch!

This year I hope to study my Bible more, do more at church and worry less!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you Shileys out there.
~amy