This past Sunday was a day to remember! It would have been my mother's 79th birthday, she passed away in 2017. Our family celebrates her birthday every year with her favorite cake German Chocolate. Well, this year was even more special since our younger daughter got married.

She informed us in December "mom, you aren't doing anything on the 11th correct?" I told her, " no, why?" She said, "we are getting married on grandma's birthday." I was excited they was getting married but a little surprised that they chose that date. One reason for that date was our son and his fiancé were coming home to celebrate Christmas with the family and because it was grandma's birthday. 

You can say this wasn't your traditional ceremony with a lot of people and fancy foods and decorations. It was a simple wedding at a park with just the immediate family and their best friends. They celebrated the way they wanted it and it turned out beautiful. They wrote their own vows. After the ceremony we had pizza, and cake with cider. Then all the children played on the swings and slides. It was very laid back and relaxing. 

Another special thing about this day was my son-in-law gave my daughter his grandma's beautiful wedding ring, which made it even more special. Always cherish the memories with your family. 

Another year in the making has ended and a new year has begun, I hear a lot of people ask, "Have you made a New Years Resolution?" My answer is "No". You ask why well, I had quit making resolution long ago since I would start at the beginning of the year and by February or March and I had stop doing what I had said I was going to do. Does this sound familiar? So you ask what do you do now? 

Now I just choose a word or a Scripture verse from the Bible that speaks to me. This year my word is "Still" and this one has already been speaking to me. I have come to realize I just need to be still and listen to God and relax and not stress. So, if you are having a hard time with New Years Resolution, try choosing a word (i.e. Still, patient, love, kindness) or Scripture verse. (i.e. Psalm 46:10; Psalm 119:105). When choosing a word you want this word to be able to speak to your heart, for example kindness. Maybe God is asking you to be kind to someone or maybe he wants you to show kindness to your family that you are struggling to show kindness too. 

If you don't do resolution either maybe this will help. Either way just take a deep breath and follow the leading God has set out for you. 

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. 

 May this year be a blessed and fun filled year for you!