Farewell 2013, Welcome 2014

It seems like every year people are ready to forget the past year and move on to the new one. I understand that completely. Believe me, I've been through those years, too. However, I also think that every year's memories, lessons learned, and people met are important in creating the person I am today. I thank God for every day of 2013, and am looking forward to every day of 2014.

New Year's resolutions are made to be broken, right? That's probably why I don't normally make them. This year, though, I've decided on a couple resolutions for 2014, and I'd like to share my favorite one with you. 

As I get older and infinitely busier, I am more and more surprised at how fast time flies. I turn around and the season/month/day is gone, and I realized there were quite a few things that I wanted to do that I didn't get done. Most of these things, however, aren't things that have to do with work or productiveness in general. I seem to miss things like picking buttercups in the spring or watching all the claymation movies during Christmas. So for my 2014 New Year's resolution, I've decided to make a list of things I would like to do during each season and hang it up where I can see it. I think having the list visible will keep me from forgetting to take time to rest and enjoy the sights and sounds of the seasons.

I hope you are able to thank God for this year, even if it wasn't the best one, and I pray many blessings over you and your family in the coming year. Happy 2014.