As the year winds down I start to think of new years resolutions and what might be “next”. Without a family to tend to, my life doesn’t seem to change much from year to year. Many of my friends seem to have things to “push” them forward. School events, the turn of the seasons which brings sporting events or seasonal activities. My younger friends are still potty training and fielding sibling fights. Older friends are sending their kids to college or achieving other major life goals. Everyone is learning new things and sort of growing in different ways that I’m not really able to appreciate. I love my life, God must have a purpose for me, but sometimes it doesn’t seem clear.

So I’m over here, killing time, printing invites for fresh crops of brides. Every five years or so, I update my printer but otherwise - it’s business as usual. The years fly by and I’ve been around long enough that I’m printing graduation invitations for the children of some of my earliest brides. I’m a creature of habit but at some point you want something new.

So I tossed a little money at an opportunity to have a little space at an antique shop. And it’s sort of a silly thing but I’m having a blast meeting new people, learning new things. It’s been profitable but most of all - it’s been FUN! So I’m planning to ride this wave into the new year and see where it goes.

The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
a fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing?

CHEERS TO A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!!

Sara Paper