reflection and gratitude

As I reflect on 2011

I ponder a year full of so much it makes my head spin.

Thank goodness for our camera which has documented most of the moments we shared.

This year passed by whipping like a strong wind on a winter's day.

It's difficult to believe it's really over.

2011 was a year of:

(in no order of importance)

love

family

laughter

travel

wins

loses

happiness

disappointment

tragedy

death

guilt

forgiveness

joy

prayer

sharing

tears

hope

smiles

hugs 

kisses

back scratches

face traces

empathy

faith

peace

health

testing

spiritual growth

personal growth

professional growth

church

mission

service

school

maturity

independence

letting go

exercise

determination

encouragement

privileges

summer

beach

memory building

cooking

laundry

cleaning

more laundry

growing children

jokes

new friendships

new clients

new art

sunrises

sunsets

determination

connection

anticipation

dreaming

planning

organizing

creating

painting

inspiration

and 

gratitude

I'm sure I missed many more but my stream of consciousness here 

is just documenting the tiniest bits of 2011.

I want to head into 2012 full of gratitude.

Gratitude for everything, every situation, even the tough ones.

God's got it all planned out just the way He wants it anyway, 

but I pray that I'll enjoy the ride and bless as many as possible along the way...

with my words, my actions, my hands and my heart.

I wish this for you too.

There are some exciting things ahead for Multiple Blessings in 2012,

so thanks again for joining me on this journey.

I'm so glad you're here.

May 2012 be all you've dreamed and prayed for.

Blessings,

Caroline

P.S. Christmas was glorious and I hope yours was too!

xoxo