Michelle shared her story bravely so I take a leap of faith.Praying!

Count my pennies and take the risk. Stretching and then more stretching.

I’m nervous but determined. Changes and changing.

Thanks be to those who shows us the way.

Choices and decisions to set a new course.Choosing to thrive.

Work day,working days and accomplishment days.

Watching the Laity service take shape. Why did I worry?

Feeling optimistic. With the help of God I embark on a journey.

Never alone  but on my own. Thanks be for the power to be.

1. God

Time to evaluate my possessions. Church is having clean out-clean up days so will I.

Clothes are the biggest offender. Must make choices what to keep or give away. Be calm.

Poshmark .Grateful to think I could make a little. I will plan something scathingly brilliant to do with my proceeds.

Friends that are moving have saved a bin each for their clothes when they move. I have one bin that’s just Fall clothing.I am blessed with abundance.

Grateful to have so much but so much is too much.  I can never find what I’m looking for. Let me get past my reluctance to part with things.

Decluttering and reorganizing. Trash bags are on the to buy list.

Envisioning neat closets. Well ordered boxes of seasonal things. Boxes for Good Neighbors and lots of money for the things I sell. Whoopee!

Did you see more Martin Luther King Jr quotes than usual this year? I know I did. One was about doing for others.

Hearing on the radio that the biggest source of satisfaction comes from giving.

Financial giving and physically involving oneself.

Common thread in  my life. What can I do to help?

Surrounded by giving people. People who say yes without hesitation. Thankful for all of  them.

Setting goals and dreaming dreams. Evaluating the possibilities.

The Outreach team at Church. We were weary . Now we are ready.

The sun comes up over my shoulder a new day dawning. Here I go!

Shrugging things off instead of getting upset.

Picture the light and let it fill you. You will shine.

Sunshine so that I need sunglasses.

My six days off are coming to an end. No recreation but recuperation.

Need to assemble a casserole for a funeral luncheon. We cook for groups effortlessly.

Another meal Sunday. It will include chicken as we defrosted too much.

Achy but from moving boxes. Thank goodness for ibuprofen.

Finding a check for $100. Found money.

Organizing the Laity Service. Most everyone says yes or has a good reason.

Let your light shine.

Feeling better.Mood or mysterious virus whatever it is -go away. Eases its grasp then tightens again.

Ready to face the day. Grateful for this day to get ready for future days.

The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Blessed are the peacemakers.

Helping D & D pack today.Grateful for strong arms and to have time to help.

Prayers for those afflicted. Humbled when I am prayed for.

Connecting for a minute with an old friend via computer.

A good book that keeps you turning pages.

Rest and relaxing.

Letting something go when it is bothering you.

Stuck in the Winter doldrums but searching for the sun.

If you don’t have a dream How you going to have a dream come true. “South Pacific”

Sermon talking about vision versus negativity pulls me out of my vicious circle.

Who wants to hear I have a complaint? I have a complaint. Join the club.

My complaint’s bigger than your complaint and suddenly there is no happiness anywhere.

Here’s to dreams.visions, ideas and notions. Light up your brain. Illuminate your life.

Here’s to the visionaries. Those who acted on their dreams to make a difference.

Here’s to those who get excited by an idea.

Here’s to being brave. Take a chance and believe the impossible.

If you only dream when you are asleep there is no chance for them to come alive.. to survive. “Harry Chapin”

Dare to dream.

Counting my blessings gratefully. I have all I need. Let me be content.

A friend who insists on  picking me up so we can have breakfast when I don’t want to dig out.

Giggles! My talking with my hands makes the waitress think I want coffee.

Getting out of the loop. It will be OK.Move forward.

Warm house and warm clothes. Coat and hat. Socks.A blanket to snuggle under.

Snow scrapers and deicer. We are good to go.

DVD player seems to be working. We were blaming the library disks but when Netflix wouldn’t stream we decided to clean it.

Simplicity.

1. Sun Jan 7, well rested, early to meeting, good meals, progress at work, good walk to park, conversation with friend
2. Mon Jan 8,  well rested,  helpful chat with and offer of help from boss, decluttering continues at work, good meals, progress at work, good walk, conversation with friend.
3. Tues Jan 9,  well rested,  helpful chat with boss, conversations with co-workers, good meals, progress at work, good walk.
4. Weds Jan 10, well rested,  conversations with and cheerful help from co-workers, good meals, progress at work, good walks.
5. Thur Jan 11, yoga mat arrived in time for yoga class, good class, well rested,  conversations with and cheerful help from co-workers, good meals, progress at work, good walks.
6. Fri Jan 12, good yoga class on Thurs, well rested,  conversations with and cheerful help from co-workers, good meals, progress at work, good walk.
7. Sat Jan 13, well rested, sunny day, progress at work, productive shopping, decluttering at home, good meals.

I hear sleet hitting the window and hope that Meg gets home safe.She is prepared to stay in a motel if it’s bad. Like carrying an umbrella maybe it will keep it away.

We have food. We have heat. We don’t need to go anywhere. I’m chilly. I’ll put on a sweater.

Out to gift card shop before the storm. I now own a new teakettle (turquoise) and we will have steak while housebound.

Running into a friend twice in the store. Meant to be! I am blue . She is bluer. Winter blues!

A book to read and a cat by my feet.

Plans to check Netflix for something to watch when Hubby gets up.

Weather channel say 6-8 inches. More worried about ice.

Thank goodness for street crews and sidewalk salt.

Now I lay me down to sleep I pray the Lord my kin to keep. If it should snow fore I awake let no one I know break a leg. Amen.