Monday, December 31, 2007

Another Year to Live...

Another fresh new year is here...
another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear;
to love and laugh and give!
-William Arthur Ward


Getting ready to celebrate New Year's tonight. I have a tradition: every year at the stroke of midnight I stare up at the twinkling sky and hold my breath and pray a minute of earnest prayers. This year I'll be standing in the snow, peering up toward heaven. I even have hats and silvery star wands, so there's no way can God miss me....

Wishing you the coziest and peaceful of new years, and hoping midnight ushers in a year of more happiness and hope than you can hold.

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wishing you the same & more!!!

Have fun on your travels but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Amber

Betty said...

I like that tradition that you have on new year's eve, standing outside staring at the stars and sending up prayers..I think I'll be doing that tonight!
Safe travels and a Happy New Year Brin!!

Jenny said...

Thank you, Brin. May 2008 be your best year yet!

Blessings,
Jenny

L said...

What a great quote and I love your tradition of staring at the stars and sending up prayers...Happy New Year!

Leigh Ann

Vee said...

Ahhh, Brin, there's definitely no way that God can miss you! Enjoy the snow and the stars...I'll be in be asleep by 10:30...ahhh, youth!

Vee said...

in bed, that is

Terri Steffes said...

Happy New Year. Starting the new year with prayers is a WISE thing to do!

Anonymous said...

It sure was great being with you at Christmas, and now I wish you a Happy New Year, too! Love, Auntie M

Unknown said...

Brin, this new year will make up for the last, you just wait and see! I love your tradition, it's so you! Blessings for the brightest of New Years!

Cyndi said...

HAPPIEST HAPPIEST NEW YEAR! I am so excited for all of our newfound prospects...lets kick hiney and dont even take names!!!
Best of luck with it all girl.

~Molly~ said...

I do this every night when I take the dog for her "walks". Look up at the heavens, that is. It is a wonderful way to begin the new year. Very clear and bright here in east Texas, cold too. Being in town, the stars are a bit dimmer but on nights like this they do come on out.

I'm wishing for you a very peaceful and prosperous new year.

Molly

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year to you, dear friend! I'm praying for you and fully expecting 2008 to be a fabulous year for you in all ways.
Love,
Grace xx

Cyndi said...

Why am I getting your comments as well as mine?

Betty said...

I didn't gaze at the stars too long last night...not at -30 C.

Anonymous said...

Hi Brin,

just want to wish you a best year ever. May 2008 be filled with joy and lot of magical days.

Happy New Year!

Deb said...

Wonderful quote & tradition Brin.
Happy New Year.

Adrienne said...

Happy New Year, Brin. I just know God has good things planned for you this year. ~Adrienne~