The ladies in this picture are my people.  I didn’t ever know them and we’re not even completely sure who is who.  But they are my people and they look like women I’d really like to know!

It always astounds me that my ancestors where here (in living color even though black and white photos make it hard to imagine) and now they are gone.  Even more astounding is the reality that now is my time, and your time and it won’t go on indefinitely!

What dreams do you dream?  What visions are you having about what you’d like to accomplish in this fresh new year?  What relationships would you like to improve?  What skills would you like to learn?

What character traits do you hope to cultivate?   Have you had a chance to write out your ideas on how you’d like the story to go?

I took an hour or so and made a summary of the major events of this year (using my journal as a guide) and the most profound lessons I learned.  It was a great exercise!

I have made notes, categories of goals and have had some preliminary talks with my husband about our family plans, but now I need a few hours to write out the specifics of my goals and vision for this year.  (One major thing I’m changing up this year is spreading out my Christmas preparations through the year!  December was too crazy!  So, I’ve been brainstorming about what items I can work on when…)

“I claim my life and will do my best to write the story I envision!”

I hope it’s a great year ahead for you and your family.

Much love,

Jacque