Happy 2014!

Well, it’s ten minutes until 2014 officially rolls in and instead of staying up to watch the ball drop, we found we were all too tired and I’m the last one standing (in my pjs, in bed, blogging).I never given a lot of sentiment to New Years, nothing necessarily feels different unless you make it a big deal. Most resolutions go to pot and the strenuous holiday season has left us with great fatigue.

But as I think on last year, looking on to the next, I find myself feeling very blessed & thankful—excited to continue in this adventure that God is leading my husband and I on. So much has changed from then to now, as is always the case with time.On this date last year, I was planning a wedding, moving home from a stay in SC, and preparing to celebrate my Pap’s life at his funeral in a few days. Now I find myself married, visiting PA from our home in WI, and looking on to a year of unknowns.



There are always times in reflection that I wish could’ve been erased or replaced, times that I feel ashamed over, times that I’m proud of, times that I wish to live again…but overall—regardless of what I love or hate—I can see God’s hand leading my wandering person in His perfect will for my life, teaching me how to be more like Christ, and looking on to an eternity with Him.

I haven’t really given much thought to resolutions—I’ve been convicted by the thought that as a Christian, I should have resolutions in my life daily as God works in my heart. However, if I were to pick some things off the top of my head, I would resolve to:

• actually maintain a blog for at least 1 year
• love & respect Andrew more fully each day
• work on my communication & thoughtfulness skills (writing letters, taking soup to a sick friend, etc.)
• become unwavering in my walk with the Lord
• be open to the possibilities of this new year, having more faith…

Happy New Years to you, wherever you are! May this next year inspire, challenge, grow, bless, stretch, and encourage you.

With love, Andrew & Cheryl.