Resolutions:
1. Finish dissertation and graduate. I'm in my fifth year of doctoral work. In those five years I have had three children, served a congregation part-time (what's that?) and full-time, and served as an adjunct professor. I'm eager to finish and the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter.
2. Pray. With Chris. Alone. And with our children. Spontaneous. Collects. and the Catechism.
3. Be less critical. Of churches and their leadership. Of myself.
4. Compliment my husband once a day. This is personal. 365 days. ;)
5. Get real about household management. This is my biggest stressor. Whether it's childcare, cleaning, or finances -- I worry constantly. This year I want to adjust my expectations -- get real -- and then express my expectations as clearly as I am able.
Here's to a new year. Cheers.
Well, I'd like to start of the year by saying that this was an exceptional post. Wonderful! Brilliant! I can't compliment you enough on this list.
Love you dear. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Chris | December 31, 2007 at 08:46 PM
I must agree with Chris' above comment. Though my year is not quite as full, I look forward to finishing my undergrad, moving with my husband to Gettysburg and beginning seminary in the fall.
With a new baby on the way you have your hands full. Blessings!
Posted by: Ivy Gauvin | January 01, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Wait a minute, I see that your previous post was 11/07...the baby has arrived. Might his name be Naaman and could you be married to the Lutheran Zephyr Chris???
Posted by: Ivy Gauvin | January 01, 2008 at 10:45 AM
Yup...that's our new baby...and LZ is my husband. I've been a bit busy and hope to get back to blogging in the new year.
Posted by: ecclesiacrucis | January 01, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Excellent!
Posted by: Ivy Gauvin | January 03, 2008 at 06:26 PM
Best of luck to you this year! We really should talk sometime soon- we have a lot in common. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: mother m | January 11, 2008 at 01:48 PM