In Indiana, there
are few things more beautiful than September, October and November. And November
is quickly becoming one of my favorites! Sweaters, scarves, family and food - it just doesn't get any better than that! And with a new month come some new (and
some not-so-new) goals...
Goals For
November
Finish our
fireplace room remodel! We love LOVE our charming little home, but we knew when
we bought it that it would require some updates to make it feel like ours
(good-bye wood-paneling, hello dry-wall). Our fireplace room is the first room
to receive a down-to-the-studs make over – and with Thanksgiving right around the corner,
we’re kicking it into high gear. My hubby has done a GREAT job and we’re in the
home-stretch. We just have to finish laying the floor and buy and install the
trim and we’ll be ready to host the 2nd annual Smith Family
Thanksgiving!
Start a Bible
study! My sweet little country church has but one ladies Bible study, and while
I love those ladies dearly and cherish our time together, I just cannot get there
in time this year. (Silly work…) I was so sad Wednesday morning when I realized
they’d meet that evening without me, and I felt God whisper: You could start your own... What better way
to love on your community than by inviting women into your home and investing
in their lives… I love people, but I’m a natural introvert, so this would
be a stretch for me. But who am I to say no to God?
Write! As a new
blogger, it can be hard to 1. set aside the time and 2. actually use that time
to write something. I love to write. Love. It. But it can be so intimidating! My goal for the month
is to write once a week. My sweet friend Bethany and I have been meeting on Saturday mornings which has been such a blessing to my heart. Sometimes you just need a little accountability, ya know? I can do all
things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:13 (Does anyone else sing
that verse Steve-Green style? I can’t be the only one who listened to those
songs when I was little!)
Finish reading
The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst. When I have the time, I can just fly through a
book. But the key is having the time. I’ve been making a little time each night
before bed, but it’s slow going. So this month, I will finish!
Decorate for
Christmas! I promise to wait until after Thanksgiving, but it I want it to be done
by Dec 1 so I can celebrate Jesus and enjoy everything Christmas all December long!
