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-COVIDSnowshoe Adventures & Stillness of Winter
February
Snowshoe and Sauna at Koselig CottageA 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 BelleThe 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 adventuresEnockson 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 AuntieThe first snow…at Koselig Cottage
December
Powersheet planning and heart to heart chats in the treehouseHikes on snowy days and reminders of God’s faithfulness
