Inspired to Turn the Page

For a year where nothing really terrible happened to me or my close circle of family and friends, 2017 was still a stressful time, for much of it.  So, on the 365th day of 2017, the last day of the year, 12/31/17, I am inspired to turn the page on 2017 and look forward to 2018.  I really do believe that the best is yet to come, and I am inspired to, as I said in Church today, have less stress and more faith that goodness and good things will happen.  I hope that you are all able to find your hopeful and happy inspirations as we turn the page from 2017 to 2018.  See you on the flip side!  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Inspired by Eggs

12/30/2017, the 6th day of Christmas and the penultimate 364th day of 2017.  And, as the song goes, the day is about 6 geese, a layin'.  But, it's not geese I want to be inspired by today (although there are TONS of them around).  No, today, the egg is the inspiring element.  An egg is a new life, a chance for a new beginning.  After the year I experienced in 2017, I am ready for a new start, a new beginning for 2018.  Tomorrow we say goodbye to 2017, and today we can be inspired about the new beginning that 2018 will bring!

Ring Inspirations

It's the 363rd day of 2017 and the last palindromic day of 2017.  12/29/17 was a wonderful day.  Sure, Alexa sprained her ankle at basketball practice, but that did not stop us from having a wonderful family day on the 5th day of Christmas.  And, as the song goes, "my true love gave to me, Fiiiiive Golden Rings!"  No, I did not get jewelry today, but I did get to watch my spouse in action and marvel at her skills as a mother, as a nurse, as a person!  She is my true, true partner and we work hard, together, to keep our family going.  So, for the last palindromic, wonderful, family day, I will focus on the golden ring I have on my left hand's ring finger, and be inspired to keep working with my partner for as long as we both shall live.

First Responders Inspire

The 362nd day of 2017 started off with some excitement.  On 12/28/17, a house on the street behind ours had a fire.  It was a fire that could have been a lot worse than it ended up being.  But the first responders reported, quickly, in sub-freezing temperatures, and quickly got the fire under control, saved as much of the house they could, and kept it from spreading any further.  These first responders: Fire, Police, EMS, the nurses, doctors, and other health professionals, and, of course, the amazing men and women of the military who serve and protect, even when it's the holidays, and many times away from their family and friends.  I never forget them, but, today, I am inspired to appreciate them even more.  Given it's the fourth day of Christmas, I thought the most fitting image was this of verses of Psalm 10-11.  Oaklyn certainly had its angels today!

Christmas Movies Inspire

12/27/17, and another day of Christmas Vacation.  The Third Day of Christmas (and Day #361 of 2017).  We hankered down tonight and watched Christmas Movies.  Not really good movies, but movies that made us laugh and had Christmas themes.  So they were really good for us.  I am inspired by family time, especially in the Christmas season.

Twelve Days Inspire

12/26/17 is the Second Day of Christmas and the 360th day of 2017.  And, yes, I said the second day of Christmas.  For some, it seems, the mindset is towards New Year's and even Valentine's Day.  Radio stations that have been playing 24/7 holiday tunes since Halloween are now suddenly back to their standard format.  Not me, I am still in Christmas mode and I am inspired to enjoy all TWELVE days of Christmas.  I am hoping that the Christmas message of hope, joy, and generosity is living in all of you as well.

Christmas Inspirations

CHRISTMAS!  Day #359 of 2017 was spent with family.  12/25/17 was family first, middle, and last - the way Christmas is supposed to be.  I am inspired to always remember the most important part of life, family.  And glad to be with them today! ❤️🎄❤️

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