First Things First...

 November First. 11.1.11

Seems a good time to begin something. 

Not quite a New Years' Resolution kind of thing, but a 'clean slate' sort of thing.

Apparently I am not the only one who feels this way!
Serena agrees.

Do you?

Do you have that sort of
'hopeful new school year' kind of feeling?

Friends, I've been plowing along despite some pretty big obstacles,
(which I haven't shared)
and I need a clean slate right now.

A while back, I found this post on Jen Lemen's blog.
And it got to me.

Then last night, I ran across this post on sweet Melody Ross' blog.
And it tore me open.

I'm just going to say that I needed to read those words, 

to hear that message right now, 

to STOP and listen to someone who has been where I am 

and has moved through it and past it 

and who is willing to share her heart

  to help others understand why these things happen in life.

Bless their hearts.

Their words could be MY words, that's how close to the mark they both are.

Something needs to change.

Now seems to be a very good time to start.

What fresh new start are YOU making this time of year?

A daring physical challenge? 

A new business venture?

An educational adventure?

A new relationship?

(Maybe with YOURSELF? ;0) )

Let's Begin!