Philippians 3:13-14 No, dear brothers and sisters, I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us up to heaven.
May God make your year a happy one!
Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
Not by making your path easy,
But by making you sturdy to travel any path;
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking fear from your heart;
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
Not by making your life always pleasant,
But by showing you when people and their causes need you most,
and by making you anxious to be there to help.
God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead
Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain,
But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes;
Not by making your path easy,
But by making you sturdy to travel any path;
Not by taking hardships from you,
But by taking fear from your heart;
Not by granting you unbroken sunshine,
But by keeping your face bright, even in the shadows;
Not by making your life always pleasant,
But by showing you when people and their causes need you most,
and by making you anxious to be there to help.
God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead
I wish you all a
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
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Yes- I was in the process of doing the same thing- settin' up a few memorials and moving forward!
ReplyDeleteYou guys have a very safe and blessed 2009!
Very well said.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR to you & your family too.
Have fun, be safe!
Especially your drive to Ang's. Have a BLAST there! I am sure you ALL will!!! ;)
Happy New Year to you!
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Thanks for the inspiring post!! Happy New Year to you and your family as well!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful thought to start the new year. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHave a Happy New Year
An Arkie's Musings
I'm seeing a theme for 2009! Happy New Year to you too!!
ReplyDeleteWell said Keli! May you have a blessed 2009!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Keli and family! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! You are traveling through my state! How exciting!
ReplyDeleteGreat post...I totally agree. Happy New Year to you and your family too!
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Mimi
Great post...I totally agree. Happy New Year to you and your family too!
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Mimi