One Little Word 2010

My word for this year is follow-through. I want to complete all the many things I have started. Also, when I plan to do something, I want to follow-through with it. Often, I let other things get in the way and don't get around to doing what I planned. I want to change that in 2010.

my word will be - accomplish. there are so many things i aspire to do, improve my level of health, create experiences for my children, craft and scrapbook, and random projects around the house.

My word will be balance. With my children grown I filled up my time with volunteer work in our community and working with the youth and various other areas in our small church. My creative life has been left behind. It is important to serve but it is also important to nurture your own creativity. Balance is the key.

Ali, I have been following this challenge for a few years and it became an opportunity to demonstrate my faith. My first word was "the light", second was "Trust", now I am going to "abide" for 2010. I make a canvas (16x20) that is on my studio or LR walls to remind me daily and to inspire my family. Check out my website for complete faith art canvas directions. http://adorehimcreations.com/Adore-HIM-Creations-Faith-Art-Canvas.html Or email me for directions diane@adorehimcreations.com. I just made 3 canvas faith art projects for a commission- faith, believe and trust. See them on my blog: http://dianemarra.typepad.com/adore_him/2009/12/preparing-our-hearts-for-christmas.html
I hope others are inspired and will pursue this challenge!

Every year I read all this, but chicken out of making the commitment... lol...
But I am looking for more structures for myself this year, and maybe this will help me make some. My word is WORTH. I've been challenged lately, realizing that maybe I don't think I'm WORTH the effort of self-care... and that has GOT TO change. It is okay to be self-centered sometimes!!!! :) But also I don't think I've done a great job of helping my kids and husband to feel as valued as they are, so I hope to do better at reminding them of their WORTH as well.

I started joining this tradition last year and before the year is over I knew what my word for 2010 would be: JOY!
I'm one of those people who looks at the glass half empty, thus dwelling on the should haves and could haves instead of fully experiencing the simple joy of living and loving. My word this year will remind me to do just that. :-)

Barb, I am doing the Lords Table online study and find that it is the only way for me to give up my sinful habits of satisfying myself with food. Check it out, I recommend it highly. It is free, done on-line and is about pursuing God not food!
http://www.settingcaptivesfree.com/courses/lords-table/
Let me know if you start.
My email is diane@adorehimcreations.com

so our word for 2010 is Prioritize. Prioritize what works best for our family of 5 and stick to it!

My word is heart. It's been hurting too much and at some point seemed to have stopped functioning properly even though still beating. I really need to feel it's there, reliable, able to love indefinitely. I want my heart, I want it to be big and beautiful and strong, and I want it to come with a sense of humour.

My word for 2010 is ...peace. I want to create a peaceful environment in my home and myself to counter all the chaos in the world around me.

I think VISION is my word. I can accomplish anything I set my mind to with a VISION. I need to do many things that I have been putting off. 2010 is the year.

My word is Hope. Our 7 week old daughter passed away in October following complications from her heart surgery. In those 6 post op weeks, all we had is hope. Hope that she will survive. Hope that she would heal. Hope that she could come home. And for 2010, I hope that we can start to heal. I hope that with time, we can start to move forward.

I read this post yesterday and was intrigued. I thought about it and wondered if my word would reveal itself and I was shocked that this morning it did at my yoga class...
HEALTH... and how much the word health can and will encompass. I am excited to see where this will lead me and my family in 2010. Thank you for sharing. Kim

We are expecting a second baby in February. Our first one will be almost five by that time. As we know having a newborn will be a challenge and there will be adjustements I am picking SERENITY as my word. I want to sail through 2010 light, serene and take everything as it comes. Stay serene through whatever gets thrown our way. I am printing the word and putting it on the fridge for a daily reminder.

My little word for the next year is CHALLENGE. We plan to move across the whole Canada so this big move will be challenging for sure. But before that we have to sell our house, pack it by ourselves(we don't have any family here, all of our relatives live in Europe), find a new home in Vancouver and start fresh. One challenge after another. We all are looking forward to this big adventure. :)

believe is my word. came to me instantly upon reading your post yesterday. i immediately blogged about it, too...http://amyrehnae.blogspot.com/. this word is very very significant for me this year not only because i am believing that 2010 just has to be better than the awfulness that was 2009, but that i am learning to believe in myself as a woman and a child of God as i never have before. and i am believing that my family will be restored and a living testimony to what God can do. believing that gets me thru the days. so yes, along with the grace and serenity, balance and optimism (thanks ladies...so inspiring, all of you!!) i will need for this journey, i believe i am right where i am supposed to be right now!

A new word--There are a couple I am thinking about right now. The first one is HOME: on Novemeber 3, 2008, we lost our home of 20 years to a devastating house fire. We lost almost everything. But we had neighbors and family who nurtured and supported us throughout that ordeal. On May 23, 2009, we moved into our "new and improved: home. We have started over, and we are making this new building our home. The second word is PEACE. OUr new home does give me peace. But I am still searching for that illusive peace of mind and find a quiet haven from the sometimes "madness" of everyday life as a wife, mother, and teacher. (Jessica, I would LOVE to hear about your word of the year project with your high school students!)
I will spend the next couple of days writing and pondering my word of the eyar for 2010.

My word for this year is DEDICATION. I want to dedicate myself more to keeping a neater home, losing weight, and practicing more as an archer... which I haven't had time to do in the past few years but used to be pretty good at!

My word is Shine, inspired by a song my 3 year old sings at preschool. I feel like I've lost my Shine in the past couple years, to taken with my two little guys to take much time for me. But I'm going to Shine again in 2010!

I remember when Anna was born you discussing 'nurture' as your word for the year, but I wasn't sure within what context you meant.
After reading through your post and the comments the word that I will be using for 2010 is 'Stretch'. When I visually see the word I immediately stretch my neck, my arms, my back - which are usually stiff from working on my computer, etc. . .
In addition to visually reminding me to stretch and feel the wonderful muscles God gave me I will be focusing on 'stretching' my ability to physically challenging myself by completing my first 5k in honor of my 35th birthday, by stretching every dollar so we are able to move into a more spacious house by the time my daughter starts kindergarten, and by stretching my abilities to use God's grace when dealing with difficult personal or professional situations.
Happy New Year!