I feel like I have been doing a lot of random posts lately. Part of me likes it, and the other part of me has so much going on right now that this poor blog has taken a hit from it. I started 2013 off with a schedule of posts, none of which have made it live yet. As sad as it is that I have lacked time here, I’ve also lacked family time. It wasn’t until last week that it hit me. I’ve been going non stop trying to make things happen for a month, and I feel like I neglected things that matter (family & time in the Word). Focus, Nicole.
Last year I chose strength as my word for 2012. And oh boy did I need it. But this year, I feel like I’m going to need more than one word. I’m going to need 12. So every month I will share with you the word for the month and how I’m using it.
In December I just had this feeling that big things were going to happen in 2013. Instantly I just assumed it was Luke getting into PA school. But as January came around, and blessing upon blessing was revealed so quickly– I knew that 2013 was going to be greater than expected. My business is growing… quicker than my blog. And I’m fine with that. Plans 1, 2, & 3 have been made…. just incase Luke doesn’t get into PA school. And surprisingly, I’m fine with that– scared to death but fine. Liam is growing up so quick (we’ve started potty training ever) and I’m fine with that. Okay, so maybe I’m totally not fine with my baby growing up. Slow it down!
But as all of these blessing have come to, I need to focus more than ever. I have goals, and I know that 2013 is the year I complete goals, for once in my life… I’m gonna Focus, at least for a month.
I feel like my blog is being neglected too but 2013 has started off busy for me as well. I’ll be adding full time work from home employment to my schedule in a few weeks and I’m scared & thrilled. I have to keep reminding myself that blogging doesn’t define me and that being present in life & helping financially to our home is more important. Miss your sweet face!
I feel the same way! After blogging for 4 1/2 years, this is the first time ever that I’ve felt scatterbrained and like I can’t accomplish or be good at any one thing….working full time, having a toddler, being pregnant, moving, and trying to blog in between (and oh yeah, be a WIFE) is proving to be really really hard! I like “focus” as a choice this year too.
blessing upon blessing upon blessing. I hope your 2013 is as incredible as possible!
You have such great optimism and perspective! way to start 2013 off right! I’m happy it’s going so great
Those tender mercies from the Lord are the best!
Love your blog (I’m obsessed with your design, I absolutely love it!) and am excited to follow along and see all the blessings that 2013 brings you! Would love if you stopped by mine too!
Iove this word. a word i so desperately need right now. i set aside a few weeks to focus on the Lord and his plan for this year for me and my family and i have been so distracted. i set aside certain things, and replaced them with other things instead of time with him… FOCUS!! i need it..
What a truly beautiful and inspiring post.
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good luck potty training! i hope you have a whole lot more luck than we did with our little man … & a word a month sounds like such a great idea .. may need to borrow it
& congrats on the growing business!!
Good luck with everything you take on. We tried for PA school last year, but unfortunately received a call in JAnuary that our apps had been lost by CASPA and it was the last day, so we didn’t get in. They didn’t even refund our fees. Kinda lame. Although, through a series of events we ended up feeling like we should pursue a PHD, and my hubs immediately got into the MAsters program he wanted. I guess things always work out for the best.
you are so dang cute! so glad I got to meet you in person! you are amazing! I have a hard time focusing. I like that you are going to take it a month at a time! good idea!
THanks for sharing your word & goal for the month. something I needed to hear.
love your blog