Hello 2013 :)

In my opinion New Years Resolutions are simply for new beginnings. I see them as kick starts to things you have wanted to do or been meaning to do for a while. To me ambitions, goals, dreams, visions are forever going. There are tons of things I want to see happen in 2013. I want to see Nic and I's mentor program become active and begin reaching the lives of our communities youth, I want to own a home, I want to think more seriously about adding a little one to our family, and I want to continue to make a difference in my job and advance my social work practice. These are all goals, ambitions, and visions coming to pass, they are not technically (in my opinion)...RESOLUTIONS.

Here is a resolution....to BLOG more often :)

I really enjoy blogging and I enjoy being able to talk about what is going on in my heart and my life. I have recently read back over my blogs and realized that it was silly that I let the hobby go. In 2013 I hope to blog more :)

When I look back over 2012 I really see it as a planning and preparation season. 2011 led up to my marriage, my entry into the working world, and a shifting in where my passions exercise. In 2012 I feel like I was able to build foundations in all the things 2011 brought me and was truly able to establish myself in all the newness. This year I feel like will be a year of new adventures and exciting outcomes from last year.

It is hard to blog in a preparation and planning year. There is not a lot going on and the things that are stirring in your heart still need time before they are put out in the open. I think this is why I have taken a little time off.

2012 was a fun year though I can tell you that. Nic and I did so many creative things, continued living our lives and working our amazing jobs, we have made decisions for our lives that we know will move us forward, and we have had great vacations, holidays, football seasons, celebrations, made new friends, and continued to grow deeper with the old.

I was in 4 weddings this year. I watched my brother get married, my sister-in-law get married, 2 of my best friends, and then I also got to attend my cousins wedding. So many new family members and so many great parties :)

Nic also won the Southern Conference Championship in football. We launched a community program and I have also set more ambitions to my career as a social worker.

I can't wait to continue to tell you about what this year will bring…the ups and the downs and of course the funny moments. I hope to also share with you all that I learn and am inspired by along the way. My blog is called The Journey of Fearlessness which I believe is still the vision for my walk through life. To live fearlessly in fear of my God. Knowing his plans are best for me and to trust him in all that he shows me and tells me. I had to overcome a lot of fear in 2012....and I hope to share with you more of that story now that it's past.

I hope you all have a neat resolution and something to use the new year to help you kick start. But I hope your dreams and visions are growing everyday...no matter what year it is :)

With much love... Kira Cardwell