What you ought to say is, “If the Lord wants us to, we will live and do this or that.” Otherwise you are boasting about your own plans, and all such boasting is evil. James 4:15-16
I am a planner. I have always been a planner. I organize well. I accomplish things that I set my mind to. Through the years, I have gained (false) confidence that this is "of" myself...I know now all that I set my mind to, accomplish, and achieve is to the glory of God the father. So, I say now...I wonder what 2009 will bring.
I've had a couple of requests to start blogging again. Yes! More than one person wants to hear my thoughts? I don't know why but instead of questioning, I'll say "why not?!"
This year, I am sure, is going to bring some major changes. I am not even going to try to figure them out. I am not going to "hold my breath" in anticipation. I am going to (try) to live each day to the fullest, with open eyes to see what God has in store for the Gerstmayrs this year.
I am also going to open my mind by trying...on the EXACT SAME SKIMPY GROCERY BUDGET to buy more organic and cook more from scratch. I have my friend Yvonne to thank when it comes to knocking down a big wall built from intimidation. She is going to give me some recipes and I am going to further commit to characterizing the Prov. 31 woman I strive to be.
I have a lot to look forward to this year: weddings of important people in our lives (esp. Andy and Andrea, Shelley), some new relationships (Jim and Laura, Kim, DPSG, Yve/Clay/Luke), Belle finishing kindergarten and Lana starting pre-school, our 10th year wedding anniversary just to name a few! But the coolest thing is that the surprises, whether immediately a challenge or a joy, will be God's greatest gifts to us.
Well, there is the first blog of 09. We'll see how committed I am to this. I am no longer making resolutions...it's day by day now!
I am a planner. I have always been a planner. I organize well. I accomplish things that I set my mind to. Through the years, I have gained (false) confidence that this is "of" myself...I know now all that I set my mind to, accomplish, and achieve is to the glory of God the father. So, I say now...I wonder what 2009 will bring.
I've had a couple of requests to start blogging again. Yes! More than one person wants to hear my thoughts? I don't know why but instead of questioning, I'll say "why not?!"
This year, I am sure, is going to bring some major changes. I am not even going to try to figure them out. I am not going to "hold my breath" in anticipation. I am going to (try) to live each day to the fullest, with open eyes to see what God has in store for the Gerstmayrs this year.
I am also going to open my mind by trying...on the EXACT SAME SKIMPY GROCERY BUDGET to buy more organic and cook more from scratch. I have my friend Yvonne to thank when it comes to knocking down a big wall built from intimidation. She is going to give me some recipes and I am going to further commit to characterizing the Prov. 31 woman I strive to be.
I have a lot to look forward to this year: weddings of important people in our lives (esp. Andy and Andrea, Shelley), some new relationships (Jim and Laura, Kim, DPSG, Yve/Clay/Luke), Belle finishing kindergarten and Lana starting pre-school, our 10th year wedding anniversary just to name a few! But the coolest thing is that the surprises, whether immediately a challenge or a joy, will be God's greatest gifts to us.
Well, there is the first blog of 09. We'll see how committed I am to this. I am no longer making resolutions...it's day by day now!
