It's hard to believe...

...that the year is almost over.  So much happens in a year.  So much changes.  So much to remember. A year ago right now we were in Michigan, getting ready to go back to Nebraska to move into yet another new place.  I was just about to experience six months of not working. 

Over the course of the year so much happened -- the kids all got older, Caleb finally started talking, I switched stores for my business, we were asked to consider a move to China to start a new boarding program, we traveled to Colorado, to Michigan, and then to Florida.  I was named a finalist for Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooker of the Year award. We started new jobs.  We found out we were expecting baby number four. We have spent lots of time at Disney :)  We've done SO much.  The year seems so full!

Our digi dare for this week was to scrap the best moment of 2007. As I thought about it, I realized there was no way that one moment, one event, could stand up against all the rest as the best. There were big moments, of course, but no one single event could be hailed as the best.

What I realized, though, is that something huge happened in 2007.  I learned what contentment and fulfillment felt like.  I learned how to enjoy the present.  I learned that dreams are wonderful as long as they don't make me miss what is going on NOW.  I learned what it felt like to love life.

So what was your best moment in 2007?

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I hope that you have a great Friday (and weekend!)  We work again today so we are hoping to finish up lots of stuff around the cottage.  Tomorrow we are heading to the beach to hang out with JEN CAPUTO and her family.  Jen and I first met a little over a year ago and then met up again at CHA in Chicago last July.  We have so much fun together.  I am excited for her to meet my whole family!

Have a great day!

Comments

[Leslie (lhaslem)]

hey Janet - have a great time at the beach:) Love your layout - what a profound "moment"...

PS - 2nd paragraph, 2nd word - "something" is misspelled - just didn't want you to print it and then see...

Have a great weekend! LESLIE

[Jacki]

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! Snagging a moment on the computer. It's been a whirlwind around here. K's dad and new wife are here for 1 month visiting. School ended Friday, Christmas Monday - yikes! Anyway, love your cheery LO. Dying to know where you got that fun alpha. Hope you can squeeze in a wonderful holiday weekend!

[Bretta]

Hi Janet! Just wanted to thank you for sharing about your "word" for the new year. It really got me thinking and praying about my word for the new year. I believe my word for this next year is FAITHFULNESS. I've struggled a lot with having my priorities straight and not getting done the things which I need to do. I feel the Lord is telling me to remember to be faithful in the small things and he will take care of the big things. Thanks for the encouragement...I too am excited to see what the new year brings. Hugs!