January is half gone.

The first month of the year is already half over. All my plans for really getting organized and productive are still in the "I really need to work on that" stage. I haven't even started organizing even one idea. If I don't get off my fat duff soon and at least start one project, I'll be celebrating Christmas again with all my old problems still facing me every day.

What about you, have you started on any of your New Years Resolutions?

Upward

Upward games start this Saturday. There will be over 300 basketball players and cheerleaders. If even one person comes to a saving faith with Jesus then all the work is worth it.

2009

2009 - A new year. As I look to the coming days I wonder what God has planned for me. I want to follow his plan for me and not steam roll ahead with my own agenda. He already knows the plans He has for me, He will tell me when He is ready. I just hope I don't stumble along working my idea of accomplishments, when God wants me to accomplish something great for Him. I don't want to miss the blessings He has for me. I pray for clear guidance and a straight path. May God bless our country even when the leaders are not looking to God for guidance and knowledge. May God bless my state with growth and prosperity and good weather. May God bless my city leaders with sound decision making. May God bless my home with happiness and closeness. May God bless my family with health and learning. And may God bless me with understanding and contentment.

Gift wrapping

Well tonight I wrap and wrap and wrap. I haven't wrapped a single gift and Christmas is only two more days away. I am waiting for the kids to go to bed so I can wrap the larger items, but the smaller items I need to work on now. Wrapping doesn't bother me, but since I use my bed as a work area, I end up with a sore back before I finish.

The weekend before Christmas

This past weekend we had a great time. It started with a Sunday School class Christmas party. The kids had so much fun being with their friends. Getting together with other adults is a great stress relief. I wish we had more opportunities to get together with friends.

Then we went to see the Nutcracker ballet. Elizabeth was practically leaping in her seat. She enjoyed watching the dancers. She leaped her way back to the van, and leaped through Grandma's house all evening.

Sunday was Pamela's 10th birthday. The class sang Happy Birthday to her and then she had her birthday dinner at Grandma's. She picked her usually, Pizza.

So now we have three days to finish getting ready for Christmas.

Christmas Layouts

I've seen some wonderful Christmas layouts on other blog sights, but no matter what I do I can't get one on my blog. Bummer.