Good Saturday to you on the very first one of the new year, 2021! The weather changed in the past week and now our ground is covered with about 3 inches of snow that blanketed us a few days ago. Still, over all it has been a mild winter so far.
Speaking of mild, I don't think anyone would have described 2020 as mild in any way, shape, or form. We were excited for it to come as I would be finishing radiation the end of January 2020 and we hoped to be doing a bit of traveling to visit our family after I recovered somewhat. And then.........the pandemic hit and shook up not only our plans, but the world at large. Then George Floyd died while the world watched and the protests began. Rioting took place, and some in our country began a love hate relationship with the police. The election process brought with it more conflict, more division, and it seems like everyone's worst side came out of hiding to spew hate and fear into all our homes, our minds, and our hearts. We definitely needed a shield of God's protection as unrest in our country, our world, and our hearts prevailed. For many, grief set in at the loss of jobs, income, loss of just hugging, besided the death of friends, and family for some. We did not escape the grief in our own family with the loss of loved ones.
We acknowledge that in 2020 some people decided scientists were lying to us about CoVid. That doctors and nurses were lying about how bad it really was/is. Some people turned to the President as knowing more that the experts. It was all baffling to me. Even more baffling were the death threats and hate-filled responses to what was and still is one of our country's biggest pandemics ever. And where was God in all of this? According to a few, He was definitely on the side of those throwing caution to the wind. Those who argued about freedoms and no one telling them what to do or what to wear. Baffling. And here I will stop preaching......or I will need to get a platform to stand on!
So, looking back on all the crap that filled 2020, it seems very logical to me that we are all ready to have 2020 end. We certainly know there are still dark days ahead, and the unrest of injustice, politics, and pandemics are not behind us. So where does our hope come from? GOD! His mercies are new every morning!
Speaking of 2020, on New Year's Eve I, with Joel's help, made cinnamon rolls from scratch. We have purchased a spendy flour that is supposed to be good for those with gluten intolerances. (Time will tell). So using coconut sugar, maple syrup, and heritage bread flour we created some yummy cinnamon rolls for our New Year's Eve treat. We watched a fun special on NBC about the videos made in 2020 as people became creative while at home, and to end the year? I was asleep by 10:30 and Joel 11pm. Never have been night owls........... Yesterday was a day of downloading pictures on our new digital Frameo, playing scrabble and cribbage, watching TV, and yes, more cinnamon rolls to enjoy!
Looking at the new year ahead, what are you hoping for in 2021? My hope is to focus more on gratitude for each day.......learning more - I am taking a class on healing in January........hopefully a new Bible study is in the works...........I would like to learn a language to keep my brain firing............begin writing the book in my heart...........see and hug on my family..............laugh more and cry less..................and speaking of less, lose a few pounds or at the least not gain........walk 30-45 minutes daily........ and get back to dancing.........in the rain? Or in the house? Anywhere....just have the energy to dance again! Care to share what is on your "hope to" list?
Today I am grateful for a new year! Grateful for homemade cinnamon rolls, laughter, games, memories of hugs and family gatherings, sunshine, puzzles, a Frameo to see family photos, walking, God's mercies, and hope for 2021 to be a year of healing for our country.
Enjoy your weekend!
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