Happy New Year, everyone. I am so excited to start a new year. Last year was one of those years that felt like treading water. No relief around the corner. Nothing big accomplished. Nothing exciting in sight. Work, eat, sleep. Work, eat, sleep. Aren't I terrible? But that's how it felt. Good thing our computer was down half the year so I didn't have to blog my almost constant misery.THIS year, I WILL finish my Thesis and finally get that expensive little piece of paper that will allow me to teach or freely pursue performing! And that means leaving Boston too. Wow. Its been hard here with no community, few friends, family far, far away, three jobs I really didn't like and a grad program that made me want to pull my hair out and run away. I do expect valleys in my life and rough patches in my marriage. They strengthen our character and determination and keep our desperation for God very real. But when the end is finally in sight, boy, am I dancin'!
I am so grateful to Scott for finding work anywhere he can and working as hard as possible just for us to survive in one of the most expensive areas in the country. I NEVER could have gotten this Master's without him. Our next step is a different one. In five years, we've never had the choice of what to do next, it was always school dictating our next move. Now we'll base the decision on beautiful country, job possibilities, and thinking more about "settling," rather than planning for just "the next two or three years."
I'm not great at New Year's Resolutions (I wonder if any of you are?) but every year, I try anyway. This year, I thought it would be wise to keep the list short:
1. Finish my Thesis and get my Master's degree
2. Get a job in the arts and start taking guitar lessons (I know that's technically two, but I'm trying to keep the list to four)
3. Establish Routine and Regularity at home (finally): preparing real and balanced meals three times a week and getting to the gym now that my dance classes are over.
4. Taking every concern to God. I hit some lows last year because I didn't feel worthy enough to ask for help or guidance, but every time I could muster a request, He was there.
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I have decided to be very intentional about my prayer life this year too, so I am starting a prayer journal... which sounds complicated but I'm keeping it simple. I write down requests and then leave room below to write how and when God answers them. I want to be aware of how God is working in my life and those around me. It's going to be an amazing year! Bring it on! Love you!
You are wonderful, JAYME!!!! You can do it! Thank you too, for the great and encouraging comment on my blog. Love you!
jme you're at a crossroads. What an exciting place to be! So much behind you, everything before you. I know it's been a rough road and you deserve so much. Don't take your eyes of the LORD dear sister. He will give you the desires of your heart!
I love you so much.
Jayme!
I'm so glad to read your blog! :) I've kinda let mine go by the way side, but I decided to pick it up again-It's my resolution :)
I'm rejoicing with you today and holding firm with you that this is going to be a wonderful year for you and Scott. How good that it has begun with an extended stay with loved ones, who lift you up and encourage you to move forward. How amazing that in the middle of "how and why?" can come opportunity to help others and pass along the gifts you've been given. You both inspire me to live bigger for God's glory and never give up--no matter how high the mountain looks.
Love you, sister. Praying for you today and always.
Jayme, 2010 is going to be a good year! (I am clinging to that too, because '09 was very hard for us as well...) I am excited to see where and how God takes you and Scott. Thanks for helping us with our crazy house project. :) You two are amazing!
Yeah, I am glad that you are writing again :) Miss you lots!!!
I love the new look!
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