Hitler.

Stalin.

Kim Jong Il.

Castro.

Obama.

From here.

I’m thankful that I have freedom of speech for now.

He learned, and he didn’t stop.  He hitchhiked his way to college and convinced Pat Neff, the president of Baylor University, to let him in and that he’d pay when he could.  He became a pastor and went to seminary, pastoring small churches and met his wife in while singing Messiah in the seminary chorus.  He got his doctorate, had three children, one of whom died.  He went on to be a founder or Dallas Baptist University and taught Bible there until he retired at age 90.  The most important thing, though, was that was he best safari in the woods guide, and bow-and-arrow maker, and giver of piggy back rides a little girl could wish for.  

Happy Birthday, Grandaddy.  I miss you so much, and I will see you in Heaven!

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  2nd Timothy 4:7

Anyway…it’s  really good length of time to stay on the elliptical and watch one episode. I get my Dr. fix and get to burn about 350-450 calories at the same time.  That’s pretty golden, if you ask me.  

I have a sleeping Zorro cat next to me.  He’s my constant companion, of late.

I had a good day.  I spent most with my mom, a little piano recording, a little clothes shopping and groceries, and laundry.  I start the new year with a pure heart.  I aim to heal, not hurt.  I aim to spend my energy where it can help.  

I need to make a list of goals for the year.  Any websites that you know help with this?  

My short term goal at the moment is to get as in shape as possible, because I leave on tour in 19 days for Florida.  I had lost 11.5 lbs and I’ve gained 3-4 back in water weight from eating over Christmas.  Bad, I know.  But easily dealt with I’m sure.  Encourage me!  I have a slinky black satin dress to look good in!  

Today I’ve eaten well.  I am going to get on the elliptical as soon as my dinner of soup settles.  I need to drink more water and take my vitamins.  Life is good.

Goals I know for sure:

-Get as in shape as possible by the 19th

-Set a goal of reading one book per month {I always take on too many at once}

-Read the Bible plan everyday

-Live a Christian life

-Let go of hurt.  This is so hard.

-Continue to be in shape

Here’s to a new year.  

And run to it

and fall into it

But go as we might

It is sand between the crevices

In our fingers and hearts

And time

as much as we stall

passes us by

Grasp you might

You can’t put a day in your pocket

Or keep sunshine in a bottle

Love flies at its own pace

And time

was a man you met

On an afternoon

and gone in time for tea.