January, a time for a fresh start

Fresh as new fallen snow, what could be more inspiring to an eternal optimist than January of a new year?? No mistakes yet...no broken resolutions...only hope for the year that lies before us. Like so many of you fellow bloggers, I have come to realize through the years that resolutions don't always work. Therefore this year I will change my plan of attack. I still feel January should be a month to reevaluate our inner souls to see what we can do differently this year. There's always room for improvement, right? I have decided to make a list of everything I can think of I would like to do this year. Then each month I plan to look at this list and choose the items to tackle during that time period. No, it's nothing earth shattering but for me who always struggles with organization it is a new start. These will be doable goals that just might get done!

Our church has gone through much turmoil in the past eighteen months or so. This past November we received the gift of a wonderful and highly motivated pastor. I have taken on volunteer work at the church. Doing what, you ask? Working on the decorating committee as well as being the lady in charge of flowers at both church locations!! Right up my alley, huh? :)

I'll save more deep January thinking for next time. Until then I'm off to read three chapters in the Bible. Our new pastor is encouraging us to read the Bible in chronological order this year.

Enjoy this fresh January 3rd calendar entry in your own way.

What are YOU doing to make things better this year?