Invested, Year End

The past several years I've focused on a #oneword instead of a resolution.  This time of year, I like to reflect back and see how I did, recap the highlights of months gone by, and celebrate the turning of new adventures.

INVESTED was the one word for 2018.

My goal was to be invested...

in my Relationships

-with God, my marriage, motherhood, family, and friendships

*A funny family post and a first for some.

*May days, busy but full of family

*We celebrated our 25th anniversary

In my Health

-this year sparked a change and I want to see it to fruition

*An unexpected diagnosis threatened to alter my health goals but instead it fueled me farther 

and Tim joined in too!

*practicing self-care with a staycation

In my Passions

-dreams can no longer be dusty from sitting unrealized

*I took time to capture the beauty of a winter storm, 

by going against my comfort zone and getting out on the roads.  It was so worth it!  

*A few steps closer to my goal of writing a book, I began writing for a local online magazine this year.  

In my Priorities

-does it make a difference? bring me joy and Him glory?

*Continued focus on finding JOY

*checking a big health goal off my bucket list

In my Future

-and remember investments sometimes take years to reap rewards

*completing an education goal

*unexpected blessings in career and family

In Service to Others
-if I'm deeply invested in each day, help me notice those with the greatest needs

*Making a new-to-me batch of elderberry syrup has found it in the hands of others who are ill

*Driving my Grandma to get her ears pierced

*Hosting a family Bible study

Less Projects, More Focus

Less Tech, More Personal

Less Scattered, More Strategic

Infuse, Devote, Provide, Endow, Plunge, Entrust

INVESTED

2018

Reflecting back, I can say I accomplished this #oneword better than expected.  I'm proud of the positive changes made in my life and the strengthened relationships formed.  I give all the glory to God, for without Him I would achieve nothing!

Not sure if I'll have a #oneword for 2019 or what it will be.  

I do know after a solid year of health focused on nutrition, I am ready to take it to the next stage.  I'm holding myself accountable to stick with a workout plan next year!  

This "grandma-to-be" has a new generation to get younger for.  :)

I hope your year was memorable and full of JOY and if it wasn't, 

I wish you many blessings in the New Year!