At the start of 2016, I couldn't think of a better way to ring in the New Year than to give thanks for all of my blessings.
As I look back over 2015, here are my TOP TEN blessings:
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10. Accomplishments
*High school graduation
*The beautiful ballet dancer
*New drivers!
*First fish
_________________________________________________*First fish
9. Furry Friends
*Newest writing buddy--Jaxson
*Man's (and woman's!) best friend
*Yes, we now have FIVE cats
*Never a dull moment!
_________________________________________________8. Silliness and Laughter
*Celebrating Sweet Sixteen on Mackinac Island
*Donut disaster!
*Nutcracker madness
*Silly-selfies at Culvers
_________________________________________________7. Beauty
*Sunset in the UP of Michigan
*Arch Rock on Mackinac Island
*Hiking along Lake Huron
*Indiana Dunes at dusk
_________________________________________________6. Fulfilling Work
*The triathletes
*The girl with the green thumb
*Three books released in 2015!
*The Rubik's Cube master
_________________________________________________5. Exploring Michigan
*Tawas Point Lighthouse
*St. Joseph Pier Lighthouse
*Mackinac Bridge
*Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
_________________________________________________4. Good Health
*Homemade smoothies
*Lots and lots of running (including track and cross country)
*Grateful my mom is in perfect health
_________________________________________________3. Love
*Big brother love
*Father's Day with an awesome Dad
*Team Patriots!
*More big brother love
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2. Family
*The Fabulous Five
*The Fab Five with their Fab Five Cats
_________________________________________________1. Faith
*Chapel at Valparaiso University
*Celebrating the Ultimate Gift
*The beauty of uniqueness
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Happy New Year from my family to yours!
It's such a treat to see your wonderful family and all the 2015 highlights. Wishing all of you a New Year filled with continued blessings.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol! Many blessings to you too in the upcoming year! :-)
DeleteThank you for sharing! Looks like 2015 was a great year. Happy New Year, Jody, to you and your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteAlthough not without hardships and difficulties, I am grateful for God's blessings in 2015. Praying that you have a Happy New Year too! :-)
DeleteHappy New Year, Hedlund fam! Hope 2016 is filled with even more blessings and many answered prayers! -- the Osbornes
ReplyDeletePraying the same for your dear family, Betsy! I enjoyed catching up on your family with your Christmas letter. :-)
DeleteWhat a great year you had. Wishing you and yours all the best in 2016.
ReplyDeleteIt was a year full of blessings (although not without its challenges too!) Praying that you have a wonderful 2016 too! :-)
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