A Hundred Years From Now

                                                                Source: theviewfromthejohnsons.blogspot.com via Ali on Pinterest

I consider today to be my one year blog anniversary.  I actually started this blog in September of 2010, but it wasn’t until January 4, 2011 that I fully committed to this little blogging adventure.  I guess you could say that was my resolution last year.  I did pretty good at keeping that one, so maybe there’s hope for my 2012 resolution.  As I reflect on my first year of blogging, I’m reminded that while I love the blog world I love my real-life world even more!

A hundred years from now it won’t matter that I hot glued 20 tons of rope to a door to create a headboard…..

or that I stenciled drop cloths for curtain panels…..

but the world just might be different because I was important in the life of two children.

Am I going to continue blogging?  Absolutely!  Do I want my blog to grow?  Sure I do!  But what I want more than anything is to never lose sight of what really matters in life.  When I think about my goals for the blog I think about what I’ll regret later in life.  When deciding what to do about most things I often think to myself – will I regret that I didn’t do this when I’m older?  It sounds weird I guess, but it helps me to keep many things in perspective.  I’ve got a list probably a mile long of projects that I want to tackle, things I’d like to learn, and goals I hope to achieve.  Although, the thing is…………. childhood is temporary.  These days of riding bikes outside through the leaves won’t last forever, and I don’t want to miss them.

I serve God first, I’m a wife second, a mom third, and then I’m a diy design/craft/life blogger.  I enjoy blogging very much, and I love to decorate my home; but what I love most about my home and my life is who I share it with.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for coming on this ride with me!  It has been a wonderful adventure, and I look forward to all that this next year will bring!  Let’s take a breath, put our hands in the air, and enjoy the ride!  ðŸ˜‰

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  • This is precious and SO very important to remember!! I love this post so much. Thank you for the reminder to serve God first, then our families, then blog! (:

  • Aw, what a beautiful post Carmel! You're so right about your priorities- I totally agree. But I'm so glad that you find time to blog as well because I absolutely love your projects : ) So happy happy blogiversary! I look forward to what you've got up your sleeve for 2012! xo

  • I love that you say you are a wife second before a mother. I think so many people lose sight of that once they have kids. I am not married yet or even have kids, but I hope that when I do I never lose sight of being in love with my husband first.

  • Happy Blogiversary!! Im so glad I stumbled upon your blog and made my version of your "pumpkinaries", now I check in almost every day and love reading your posts. Keep up the great writing.

  • Great post my dear…I kinda resolved lots of issues towards the end 2011..I think being a newly employed pregnany momma helped pave the way. I look forward to your journey this year and who knows….maybe we will meet up again. 🙂

    Cheers~
    e

  • Perfectly stated! It's wonderful to be introspective and aware of what truly matters! Kudos to you! Your children are so fortunate to have a mother that is PRESENT in their lives. That IS what they will remember.

    I am a cancer survivor, and was really able to gain a new perspective on what is important in life, during my six months of chemo. My son was just two at the time. He is now five, and a cherish each day I have with him!

    God Bless you and your family in 2012!
    -Lisa

  • My recommitment to my blog happened yesterday. I hope that in one year my blog is as warm and sucessful as yours. Happy Anniversary!

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