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And so the adventure begins ...

2018!

Today begins a new day, of a new week, of a new month, of a new year! 

Each year of our life is like a book with 12 chapters.

This year, I will be completing my 54th book and beginning my 55th.  I am currently writing page 19,820 of my life's book.

I am over halfway finished with this adventure called life.

Some of my chapters have been sad. Some have been happy. Some have been exciting. Some of have been boring. 

All have been God-filled!

Today, I chose to begin writing this blog: An Eddy Adventure, because for more than 34 years I have been enjoying one. 

I want to share musings, thoughts, ideas, encouragement, laughter, experiences, or 'whatever" ... all through my adventures. 

If this blog affects one person in a positive way, just once ... I will be thankful!

On this day, I have set goals for myself for this year of my life's book:

1. Reflect Jesus
2. Be thankful
3. Laugh more
4. Show kindness
5. Pray continually
6. Be generous
7. Exercise
8. Be positive
9. Live in the moment
10. Be intentional
11. Read more
12. Be helpful
13. Keep a journal
14. Be an encourager
15. Drink more water
16. Be joyful
17. Love more
18. Be a better listener
19. Talk less
20. Choose happy
21. Write more
22. Be a noticer
23. Dream big
24. Be forgiving
25. Chase after God

Today, I accomplished #21!

~ Jan 😊



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