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{March is well under way}

February days are now gone and March has officially kicked in.   I finally purchased a new monthly focus board.  We ventured out for a day date which included a movie. I love our day dates. I will give my honest review about the movie for those interested. I wanted to see this movie as it was based on a true story. I did enjoy the movie but oh my, it was a tear jerker from the get go! It ended good but mercy! Let's just say that I am thankful that no one was sitting close enough to see my tear stained face. I am glad that I saw it but I am good for a while on sad movies, even if they do end good!   My oldest daughter, her husband and their son participated in the Spartan race which is a series of obstacle courses that challenge. They done so well. As you can see from the pictures it gets pretty muddy!  My three daughters participate each year in the Gate River Run. I love it that they do this together. They have so much support & encouragement from all the onlookers. I am just

Happy New Year





I have been like many others making New Year Resolutions that had to do with life style changes in the past and for the most part have not succeeded. Things such as, “Eat healthier, exercise more, loose at least 10 lbs, learn to say NO,  and etc!  I can assure you that the things I just mentioned are still much needed in my life. During the holiday season my goal was to be more of a Mary instead of a Martha. I actually succeeded with this goal though I must admit that there was a few days that I struggled with this. However with that mind-set  I thought about the New Year and what I would like to be better at. My goal is to practice the 5 love languages...If you ever get the chance to read this book by Gary Chapman I highly recommend it. 

1: Speak words of affirmation...have positive things to say instead of negative. Speak words of encouragement to others. Build one another up with our words. 

 2: Quality Time...spend more time with others & especially those that are near & dear to my heart. Like my family & close friends….we tend to take those people for granite. 

3: Giving Gifts...which is basically a noun that  denotes acts or actions. A gift doesn’t necessarily have to momentary. Bake someone a pan of cookies for no reason...mail them a card of encouragement….etc...

 4: Acts of Service...most of the time our acts of service involves something we like to do or do not mind doing...but...what about those acts of service we might not like very well? 

5: Physical touch: Though some may not like to hug and that is alright  but it never hurts to simply pat someone on the back for comfort, encouragement, job well done or just to show kindness. Physical touch can be simply to hold another sisters hand as you pray for her...

What would you like to accomplish for this brand new year of 2012? Life is short, time is at hand so let us strive to be more Christ-like in every area of our life!

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  1. I really like your goals for 2012....think I need to incorporate them into my own life!!! Thanks for stopping by and commenting at Jeremiah 29:11...I feel God leading me to share much more personal, intimate things this year on my blog...which can be hurtful...and leave me open for ridicule by some! Prayers, please!!!

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  2. Miss Cindy this is just what I needed to hear for this New Year. I have done this study myself but just hearing this for a New Year Resolution is such a blessing. Yes I too want to strive to be more Christ-like in these areas. Thanks for sharing.
    Selena

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  3. Cindy,
    I love this post! Thanks for sharing. I need to let go of negative thoughts and let go of people in my life who are negative.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  4. Your goals are so much like mine. Loved coming by to visit - will be back again soon.
    ~Adrienne~

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  5. Great post. I've heard of this book and should try it!

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