Did you have a wonderful Christmas, did it snow? We had a white Christmas and I had a grin from ear to ear! The end of the year often causes us to reflect on the year behind us. To wonder why we didn’t, why we did and to look forward to what we will do. I’m sharing just a few things that come to mind right now as I am writing this, some of my answers to the question, “What I know for certain.”
• It is important to celebrate small victories.
• If you bake it they will eat it, even if you are a self-described “not a baker”.
• Online friends are equally as loving as those who enter through the door.
• Prayer is a remarkable thing; all prayers are heard, not all prayers are answered. To read my prayer post please click HERE.
• Love always finds a way.
• What you put out into the world will eventually come back to you.
• God speaks to us through our heart; we must trust what He tells us.
• Meditation is a valuable tool.
• Patience is the easiest virtue. To read my riding out the storm post please click HERE
• Listen to your inner voice, doubt means don’t.
• Change can be frightening but should not stop you from doing it.
• You are not your disease.
• Don’t compare your beginnings to someone else’s endings.
• I am always a work in progress. To read my the skin I’m in post please click HERE.
• God is Love.
• Life is not a romantic comedy, action adventure, horror movie or dramatic reading. But, it can bring us humor, we can create our own adventures, horror belongs in the movies, drama is part of life. Joy can be a much bigger part.
• Have a mentor, be a mentor.
• Give with your heart, expecting nothing in return.
• Moisturize!
• Write it down, gratitude or prayer journals can be a cathartic way to end your day.
• Pop ups and captchas are annoying, moderating your comments is just as good.
• Challenge yourself no matter what age you are.
• Most people are good, kind and honorable.
• Life is not a bumper sticker. No matter how great it is to have a child on the honor roll.
• Aging beats the alternative. To read my aging/birthday post please click HERE.
• Move, move your body, walk even if it is just around your house.
• Stretching should be part of every day.
• Live your day with sincere gratitude.
• Always believe in miracles. To read my make a miracle post please click HERE.
• Marrying your best friend is awesome.
• You can’t win if you don’t enter.
• Grandma is one of my very favorite names.
These are just a few, just a few, ha, ha… where does “just a few mean” thirty +? These are “some” of the Things I Know. What do you
know for certain? I invite you to read my about page, for more of what I know, please click HERE.
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Aw, Katie glad to hear you had a White Christmas. We thought we were going to, but it ended up raising. Although after the rain turned very cold here now. But still was a wonderful time and still on holiday mode a bit with New Year’s looming now. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, as always xoxo <3
Janine it was awesome, I loved it. Sorry you just had rain,but I’m sure you made it extra cozy . xo
The best surprise I have ever received was a Daddy’s Little Girl Charm for my charm bracelet! I love it
I love the daily prayer journal
I loved reading all your “What I Know” items, Katherine. Some of the things you know are the same things I know! One at the top of my list which relates to many others further down is “Love is Everything.” When you live your life attempting to affirm that truth you will be on the right track.
Blessings to you as we start a new year, dear friend!
I am so glad you enjoyed the post Naomi, it is a pleasure to have you as a subscriber. It’s easy for me to agree with you on that one, love is everything. Wishing you and yours only good things for the new year. xo
I’m glad to hear you had a white Christmas. It’s a precious time to spend with family and friends. Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year.
Oh sweet Vanessa, it was such a wonderful day, everyone laughed and ate to much and it was amazing.I hope you had a lovely holiday too. Wishing you and yours a very happy new year. xo
Beautiful pictures Katherine.
Thank you wishing you a happy new year. Hugs
Katherine, so many great truths here! You are not your disease…this is a big one for me that I am always preaching. And life is not a movie. I have a few friends who seem to think they can model their lives after certain movies…and I am watching it result in self destruction…as I keep reminding them that their life is not such and such movie. But I guess one truth I know is that people must learn their own truths…they cannot be taught from someone else’s lessons. Wishing you a very happy, healthy, and blessed New Year!
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Shelbee, we are two peas in a pod. Wishing you an amazing 2018 xo
I know that I know nothing for certain lol!! This year has been a whirlwind and Im ready for it to be over. Hopefully we can have an amazing year ahead!
Amber wishing you a very happy new year filled with only good things. xo
You are a kind woman and have a beautiful soul!