My prayer for this new year

     

     You, who follow my blogs, have no doubt noticed I have had a short hiatus from my writing. Though not of my choosing, I will briefly explain. 
     Greeting the new year of 2015, I look back to the "year that was," overwhelmed with a heart of gratitude. 

     The year began with much excitement, as my daughters and I began planning our two week, early August, Maritime tour. It was even more delightful than we could ever have imagined! 

     With nostalgic moments, I celebrated my last grandchild, Ashton Brooke's graduation from high school. 

     Then, I watched as Sarah Jean, my second oldest granddaughter, graduate with her teaching credentials — proud, that she is carrying on our family tradition. The exciting news of her engagement to Tyler, with an August, 2015 wedding in the offing, reached us during our travels. 

     What a blessing to have lived long enough to enjoy great-grandchildren! Sweet, little Melissa Noelle, sister for Evelyn Jane, entered our family in June. Visits from out-of-town friends and relatives throughout the year, taking part in anniversary and birthday celebrations of many of my aging friends, all helped me realize the preciousness of life itself.  

     Being once more able to participate in pre-Christmas activities — Scrooge and Tiny Tim breakfasts, volunteering for the Salvation Army kettles, and hosting senior activities, I felt indeed blessed for such opportunities. 

     Though December saw me with decreasing blood levels, thus low energy, meanwhile participating in on-going medical tests, I felt I was ready for Christmas. I was grateful to that "Someone" who saw to that. 

     Usually, I have considered myself very fortunate health-wise. With an abundance of energy and no major health issues throughout my lifetime — now, for my family to receive news the day prior to Christmas, hearing that "C" word no one ever wants to hear, was, well... a "shocker!"  

     Now as I await surgery, I find myself repeating one of my sayings, "Well, it could be a lot worse!" I realize ours is one of the many families dealing with similar situations, even at present, with other relatives of mine as well.  

     My prayer for this New Year is, that I, and those going through like trials, will tap into His power Source, as we boldly share Jesus, that came to us those many Christmases ago, Who is now our Helper, Comforter and Best Friend.   

     Go with God, and let this be your best year yet. Blessings in 2015.

— beulah