For all of its tests and trials, 2020 was a good year, full of God’s unfailing kindness, mercy and love, if we choose to look for them.
On this first day of 2021, I want to look back at 2020 and remember.
January 2020
Noelle’s first dance, trying to be Disciplined (my 2020 Words of the Year) with a 40 day fast from Sugar, praying for China, memorizing scripture for the Bible IQ Bible Bowl, preparing for a 4/4/2020 wedding — choosing a venue, hauling stumps from a neighbor’s fallen tree and getting this needlepoint designed.
February
Sharing the gospel door-to-door, sharing my heart at the 40 Days for Life Kick Off, showering the soon-to-be bride.
March
Drawing and gifting sidewalk chalks, wearing masks, driving-by and driving-in, celebrating with more showers and a NEW ADVENTURE BEGINNING as the two became one, giving thanks for technology that brings people together when they’re many miles apart!
April
Lots and lots of Zoom calls and celebrating the Resurrection at home.
May
Extra hours working VIPKID, celebrating Mother’s Day at home, wisdom teeth removal, walking with friends, and getting our first visit from Emily.
June
Praying for racial reconciliation and healing for our city, encouraging those considering homeschooling, publishing another book, staying connected with church online and another trip to Florida!
July
Celebrating America’s birthday in our new golf cart, 4 new chicks, outside dates and school at the dining table, back at church but distanced, enjoying dog life
August
Celebrating Bill’s 50th outside with a projected movie, more outside dates, more Zooming, braces for my big almost 13 year old baby boy.
September
Cooking skills improving, more dates, my 3-year VIPKID jacket, more driving
October
Making our annual trip to the Discovery Museum, then Emily visiting (unaware that she’s expecting), finding out my first grandbaby is on the way
November
A Thanksgiving visit to Florida
December
Noelle’s 17th birthday wearing masks at the mall, making gingerbread houses, celebrating our 26th anniversary and the birth of Jesus, my Savior.
If you made it this far, Thank you!
Let me share something with you, we all have to choose where to place our focus.
Do you want to dwell on the masks on the faces and the big dream wedding that never was?
Or do you want to be thankful for the people wearing the masks and the wedding that still happened?
Even right now, at this very moment, I’m finishing this post from the E.R. waiting room as my husband got rear-ended by a speeding car while sitting at a red light.
Will I dwell on the totaled vehicle or give thanks for God’s protecting hand?
Last month I chose a new word for 2021: LOOK!
Look up. Look to Jesus. Look at what is eternal. Fix my gaze on God’s goodness.
Teach What is Good 