Good Evening Friends…
Today is almost over. It’s been a good day with family and friends. Yes, being the Georgia girl that I am, I’ve had my collard greens and black-eyed peas twice today…both at lunch and then again at supper! And guess what? I grew the collard greens myself in my backyard garden. What a simple pleasure!
I’m not one to set unrealistic goals or make “new year’s resolutions.” I’ve been there before and failed miserably and dealt with the self-imposed guilt that most always follows. However, I do dearly love a fresh start and thank God for His mercies new every morning and His sweet amazing grace; so I am going to attempt to “KISS” this year which stands for Keep It Simple Sister! With the Good Lord’s help and in keeping His will for my life, I am going to filter requests for my time through my family’s needs and the women’s ministry I so dearly love. Did you know that “no” is a complete sentence? I am going to slow down a bit and take better care of myself…so that I may take better care of my family. This will mean regular exercise and smarter food choices. I want to enjoy every single minute of my grandchildren and be able to keep up with them! (Zeke is not happy that he had to share his Gran Jan with the babies…)
Remember, KISS 2011 by “Keeping It Simple Sister.”
*Gran Jan*
I love you my sister. Keep it simple, indeed.
and btw – your grandkids are in my bed..lol
Talk soon…
Lisa
I turned 50 last summer and have finally realized that keeping it simple will also keep me sane!
Wishing you an abundantly blessed 2011.
Cindy
Hi Jan,
I’ve been reading your blog a while now. I’m a Siesta too & the LPM blog is where I “found” you & felt a heart connection to you right away.:) I’m also a Southern girl- I live not too far from you in Greenville, SC.
I wanted to comment today to thank you for sharing about your KISS plan. This is exactly what the Lord has been speaking to my heart over the last year & I am (as our Beth would say) ‘doing the thang’. And you’re so right about the wisdom that comes w/ age – it is sweet. Isn’t our Lord so wonderful in how He patiently grows us up?
Blessings & Love!
I’m KISS right along with you!
Pam
Hi Jan
I’ve bee blog hopping and found your blog. Your family is beautiful!
I’m a PW too! and I love your KISS. I need to take your advice.
Blessings and Happy New Year!
Amen!
I totally agree with you…K.I.S.S. I am going to do the same thing. As I get closer to the end of my 40’s I am learning a lot about what to expend my energy and thoughts on and what not to do. A good thing. I am excited to participate in SSMT again, what a blessing.
Happy New Year! Blessings to you and your family and your grandchildren are beautiful!
Love you,
Patty
Ohhh, I just love that you grew your collards!! I fixed 2 1/2 cases of the things last week for our New Year’s Day Beans ‘n Greens lunch. Praise Jesus, I had some left over. Love those things.
I’m in on the Scripture memorization team over at LPM. This year all my verses have to do with GRACE. GRACE is my word for 2011 and I’m excited about memorizing scriptures about grace.
Leah
I love everything about this post. First, that picture of you with your grandchildren – he really wasn’t happy, was he? ha!
The wisdom to say ‘no’ when necessary. I’m learning and praying diligently I will be obedient.
Glad you’re doing the scripture memory again. I wouldn’t miss it for the world!
Happy New Year, Jan!
This so totally spoke to my “current” and I appreciate the way you truly encouraged me in the fact that things have to filter through God, my Man and the ministry before I can possibly even think of saying yes. I know this to be true and I’ve begun to apply this truth to my life especially in the last two years. I simply loved how you worded it here.
Happy New Year Jan! K.I.S.S. with ya!
Amen Jan! Your grandkids are darling, and Zeke’s expression in the first photo is priceless!
Adrienne
I agree totally, Jan! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!