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Celebrating the Good of 2020!

This week between Christmas and New Year is one of my favorite times. While we can easily fall into the black hole of not knowing “what day or time it is” and post-christmas sugar high, there is a beauty to a slower pace, with a little of the Christmas sparkle left in it.

I stumbled upon this quote yesterday and it’s the exact sentiment I want to step into the New Year:

“I don’t know exactly what’s next but I’m stepping forward with grit, anchored in grace.”

Julia Graham

When the calendar flips on December 31st at midnight, all the pain and hardship won’t just go away. 2020 has been a year of numerous challenges, growth, and letting go.

Friends, with a little bit of grit, a whole lot of prayer, and big leaps of faith we can step into the fresh start of a new year anchored in His grace.

To me, a life of grace & grit begins by celebrating & marking the challenges, good things, and growth of the previous year.

January

Carlson Lefsefest and Crock Pot Wars! Family Time Pre-COVID
Snowshoe Adventures & Stillness of Winter

February

Snowshoe and Sauna at Koselig Cottage
A Restful Retreat in the Northwoods with Friends

March

Soul-filling time in Sanibel before the world “shut down”. Beach walks, honest prayers, and marvling at God’s amazing creation.

April

First Garden Blooms and last memories with my sweet pup Belle
The Start of “Emily’s Safer@Home Bakeshop” 😉

May

“You Don’t Choose the Lilac Life, The Lilac Life Chooses You.”
An outpouring of love and hope in the form of blooms and beauty.

June

Berry picking and Enockson girl adventures
Enockson trip up to the UP for kayaking, campfires, naps, and “beast” rides.

July

Canning the fruit of the garden!
Kayak Adventures all over WI and The UP!

August

The launch of EmilyCEnockson.com !
Blooms and friends to celebrate 35!

September

Bike rides in the crisp fall air.
The great pumpkin hunt of 2020 at Zachariah’s Acres.

October

Garden blooms, gorgeous weather, and watercolor reminders of truth.
Winterberry harvesting and a Fall getaway with friends.

November

Laughing and playing in the leaves with Livy-Lu. So much joy being an Auntie
The first snow…at Koselig Cottage

December

Powersheet planning and heart to heart chats in the treehouse
Hikes on snowy days and reminders of God’s faithfulness

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