When I was little I remember my mother’s 40th birthday party and I thought she was OLD! How many of you remember that day when a parent or an adult in your life turned 40 and you thought they were ancient?

Well, I’m now 364 days away from 40 and I couldn’t feel more young and youthful. It is apparent to me all of the goals that I need to set before me. I want to lose weight, get pregnant (?), adopt a baby (?), let my gray hair grow in naturally, get my house organized, get rid of clutter, spend more time reading scripture, be more intentional with my husband, children, family and friendships…. the list goes on and on. None of these are in any order of priority….just in case anyone wonders. 

Yesterday, my husband gave me a beautiful  journal from World Market in which I’ll use to start my goal setting and thought doodling. I’m excited what God is going to bring in our lives this year. 

So many thoughts to ponder, organize in my head and filter out. Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, and the Israelites spent 40 years in the desert. It is my hope that October 4, 2016 will be a symbolic day for me – walking in freedom more and more – and it starts TODAY!