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2019!

Today we have been given another new day, of a new week, of a new month, of a new year! 
It seems like yesterday I was starting this blog and typing “2018!”
Life really is like a vapor.
Last year, I celebrated my 55th birthday. I completed my 55th chapter.
I know I am well over halfway finished with this adventure called life. However, I feel there is still so much for me to do and so much more for me to learn. I also feel there are many more people I have yet to meet, to learn from, and, even in some small way, impact for the better.
Yes, some of my chapters have been sad. Some have been happy. Some have been exciting. Some of have been boring. But, ALL have been God-filled!
Today, I have chosen to continue writing this blog: An Eddy Adventure, because now, for more than 35 years, I have been enjoying one. 
Last year, my Prince Charming and I celebrated our 35th anniversary. He called it our 35th Anniversary Tour. Anything we did, anything we said, anything we purchased, anything we experienced, any place we went, we would say it was part of our 35th Anniversary Tour Celebration. It really was a grand occasion.
This year, I want to continue to share musings, thoughts, ideas, encouragement, laughter, experiences, and God’s love all through my adventures. 
Last year, I stopped blogging in August. Life circumstances for myself and those I love almost got the best of me. I continued my writing but did so privately. I may share some of those experiences this year. I have already shared them with God. He, once again, has helped me navigate the uncertain paths.
Again, if this blog affects one person in a positive way just once ... I will be thankful!
On this day, I have once again set goals for myself for this year of my life's book. Goals are better for me than resolutions.
1. Reflect Jesus
2. Celebrate Life
3. Laugh Often
4. Sprinkle Kindness like Confetti
5. Pray about Everything
6. Give Generously
7. Exercise My Heart, Mind, Soul, and Body
8. Radiate Positivity
9. Live in the Moment
10. Be Intentional Each Day
11. Read Daily
12. Give Grace
13. Journal My Prayer Requests and My Daily Moments of Awe
14. Encourage Others
15. Drink Water like It’s Going Out of Style
16. Find Joy in Each Day
17. Love Others
18. Actively Listen
19. Speak Only When It Improves the Silence
20. Choose to be Happy Every Single Day
21. Write More and in Many Ways
22. Notice Others, Things, Details
23. Dream Big
24. Forgive Others
25. Smile First
26. Focus on the Big Picture
27. Be the Most Positive Person I Know
28. Be Spontaneous
29. Put Others First
30. Chase after God
Today, with this blog, I accomplished #21.

Happy New Year!
Love, Jan 💖

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