for 2012

Diets. Exercise. Do better. Do more.

Call me crazy, but I'm not really a new year's resolution kind of girl.

Staying up til midnight is more like a punishment than a celebration.

Oh, we'll celebrate...don't get me wrong...like all out, too. With the kids...then the kids in bed early, movie, food and small talk w/ those we love...but at like...10:22...I'm a goner. And I'm happy about that. 

So, while it may not seem traditional, neither was 2011. We've done things differently, our family. Like "not our way" different. Like "God's way" different. And, I've got to tell you, while I'd love to sugar coat it and add those cute little new-year's-candy-coated-sprinkles on top, it's been difficult.

This "living it God's way" has thrown me into recognizing just how flesh filled I am. It's made me realize just how much I like cozy. It's shown me that nothing about following God's plan is Erin's plan. And...while it's challenged me on every level...

I only want more. More God. More of the unknown. More of His plan. More of His desires for my life. More of His eyes. His love. His passions and purposes for these children within foster care.

So 2012, bring it.

We will lift our hands open wide for all He wants us to receive.

We will fix our eyes on the One who gives.

We will lift our arms high to glorify the only One who can accomplish good from it all.

By His grace, we will draw nearer to Him in 2012...trusting in Him and all He desires to give.