Happy New (okay, a little late) Year!

Here it is, 2009 - where DOES the time go? Nothing much new (except a new, fantastic hair cut and a renewed resolve to fitness). I am, however, hopeful that this will be the year that we have the opportunity to reach out more and be more of the hands and feet of Christ. We know, in our little circle alone the needs are great and many. Feel free to e-mail me at austingibson@cox.net
for prayer or call me. I just prayed with a friend in a grocery store this past weekend because she asked me to and we were on the phone. I don't know what the folks walking by thought - don't think I care but I can tell you I was thrilled to be asked. It is the desire of our hearts to make a difference. Let us know how we're doing. I got a new camera (not just user-friendly but AA friendly) for Christmas from my darling hubby so I will get to clicking and this year will add pix to our posts. We look forward to expanding our interaction - so blog us back or drop us an e-mail. You're loved beyond measure!! Read on and be encouraged!

A GREAT RECIPE {for a healthy mind and body}

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile - It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today. I am thankful for ______________'.
4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
8. Eat breakfast like a king {or queen}, lunch like a prince {or princess}and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card!!
9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
10. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'
17. Forgive everyone for everything.
18. What other people think of you is none of your business.
19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.
20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch !!!
22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
23. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.
24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it. (When I count my blessings, I get to include EACH of you! - HUGS!! AA)