Maybe you aren’t looking ahead past Christmas like I am right now, but I am already gearing up for New Years’. Along with that comes New Years Resolutions and I just realized we don’t often stop at the end of the year and look back to see what we have accomplished thus far.
So I am going to do that right now. This is my Thankfulness list. It’s my accomplishments. It’s my dreams coming true and it’s my adventures. To live life like this is important to me. It’s how I’m living life on purpose.
Confucious says,” The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large.”
I hope this encourages you to make your own list of accomplishments to share with the world.
I am an avid reader of Bella Grace Magazine and one of the many positive actions in their Field Guide is making personal lists of gratitude and positivity. They have inspired me in this way to make my own list for 2019.
January
First Annual Family Christmas House Tour Walk
Coming Home for Family Gathering in Pennsylvania
Sent home from work with -16 degree weather
A conference call with Doctors
Blog: 5 Quick Tips To Feel Organized In The New Year :
February
Volunteered with Church Youth
Quote: “No, the enemy can’t take what I have or change who I am, I belong to you.” –Belong to you
Goodbye Dinner with Mak before she heads to Phoenix
Commission an indoor wall/backdrop design
Coffee with Pauline discussing our medical condition
Blog: Single Pringling on Valentine’s Day :
March
Speak at Gather. Give. Grow Event
Design a Booth for Gather. Give. Grow Event
Plan A Trip To Africa
Coffee with a brand new Friend: Sarah
Speech for Worship Celebration in Church
Speech for Community Worship Celebration
Help Sarah Decorate for her 80th Birthday Party
Blog: 5 Trips To Ease Cabin Fever :
April
Travel to Pennsylvania to see family
Quote: “Wait for the Lord, Be strong take heart and wait for the Lord.” –Psalm 27:14
A Sweet Baby Kate Photoshoot
Partnered with model Stella Wang for a Photoshoot
Said Yes To Africa
Blog: Gather. Give. Grow :
May
Mom and I made a killer porch swing
Tim Hawkins show with the girls: Leslie & Tessla
Helped a friend move
Vote for Church Denomination
A Friend’s Wedding
Graduation Parties
Fishing
Blog: 5 Tips For A Welcoming Front Porch :
June
Fortune Cookie, “You will step on the soil of many countries.”
A friend from Cali came for a visit
Momma Mia Play at Doudna Theater
Helped build a wall with my dad
Fireworks Because Arthur does it earlier
Fishing for Father’s Day
Blog: 10 Essentials Travel Travel Tips For Tanzania :
July
First time leading worship during the service
Family Pizza Night
Book Flights and Hotel Stays for Africa
Family Reunion
Fair week
Quote: “You owe it to yourself to follow your dreams.”
Blog: Back to School Mini-Series Photoshoot :
August
Back to School Mini-Series Photoshoot Event
Africa Vaccine in Springfield
Long Weekend in Shawnee National Forest
Casey, IL with Laura & Liza
Travel to Pennsylvania to see family
Annual Kauffman Family Labor Day Campout Weekend
Re-pot all plants
Austin’s Wedding
Donate Photoshoot to Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale
Finish Turkish Movie Marathon (My friends make fun of me for this, so you can too!)
Blog: How to Plan A Weekend Vacation On A Budget :
September
First Doggie Photoshoot
Africa!!!!
Amsterdam & Belgium!!!
84th Birthday Party for Marie
Quote: ”I had no idea that a terrain could nourish me emotionally and spiritually.”-Christine Bailey
Anointed in oil 2x
Herschberger Photoshoot
October
First-Ever Arthur Christian School Photoshoot
Dye my hair black
Ordered/Designed Photobooks from Africa, Amsterdam & Belgium
Wrote a Children’s book for my nephew
Anniversary Party Photoshoot
Meet a dear old friend for coffee: Beth
(She’s not old but our friendship is ;)
Grandpa was hospitalized, Praise the Lord he came through
Goss Photoshoot
Decorate for Christmas (I know!)
Blog : Africa: A Life-Changing Experience :
November
My Birthday Month!!
Christmas Mini-Series Photoshoot Event
Host Africa Party Night for 20 friends
Host Hallmark Movie Night: Leslie & Tess
Host Miller Thanksgiving & Hunter’s Birthday Party
Finished Remember God by Annie F. Downs
Quote: ”I am sore wounded, but not slain. I will lay down and bleed a while and then rise up and fight again.”
–John Dryden
Move to Uptown Banking Location
Co-Lead Creation Sunday Worship Celebration
Birthday Giveaway
Thanksmas with Family (Miles’ reaction to his book was totally worth it!)
Blog: Amsterdam & Belgium :
December
Holy Spirit Words, “Get ready for change.”
Partner with Basic Invite to offer clients 30% off their order
Guest Blog for Basic Invite
Invitation to join focus group for a companion book to Free Fall
Tri-County Welding Christmas Dinner Photoshoot
Host Coffee Shop Group Christmas
Christmas!!
Invitation to join The Best of the Prairie Wedding Expo in January at the Best Western!
Do you see a theme in your own list? What do you place importance on? Maybe it’s dancing in your kitchen with the kids or watching them take their first steps. Small dreams and big dreams coming true all need to be celebrated.
That is precisely why I made this list to celebrate.
I hope you find joy and peace as you look back at your own many accomplishments. Would you be brave and share them too?
I hope so lovely friend. Thank you for reading along and following this crazy, fun, journey with me.
Until Next Year,
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
xoxo, Klassic Photography
This is a great list of things to be proud of and thankful for as you close out 2019! I’m glad my little family and I could be a part of your highlights! <3
Angie,
Thank you, dear! Love you too!