Goals:

Unplanned/Unexpected Events:

Elected as an Elder by my Church, and elected as a Ruling Elder Alternate-Commissioner to the 226th General Assembly of the PCUSA by the local Presbytery Assembly
Took a Cruise to Alaska with Mom for her 80th birthday

I can do more than I realize
I can get into trouble more quickly than I realize
I have more of God’s support/protection than I realize
I am more than my failures, and less than my successes
The more understanding I gain, the less time I have to use it
I have no regrets making “first-time-in-my-life” decisions.
It’s possible to define yourself by firmly establishing boundaries; I prefer to remove them.

I have grown a lot. I started the year with never having camped by myself. I was worried if my tent wasn’t aligned straight. Such silliness!
I have faced obstacles that I would NOT have wanted to tackle. But, because the challenge was forced upon me by circumstances, I chose to overcome.
Battling to overcome multiple setbacks, takes a toll on me mentally and physically. To keep climbing, I need a few sunny days, easy wins, and joyful experiences. A healthy body and a peaceful mind can rejuvenate my tired spirit.
Because of so many camping trips, a bike accident, downtime due to repairs, and some aches/pains; I didn’t ride my bike over 50 miles even once this year. I did it 9 times in 2022, but putting on steady miles has been a big challenge this year. This is one of the ways I’m balancing different priorities in my life. Not obsessing too much over one activity.
Two years ago (September 2021), I made the effort to join a new church. I chose First Presbyterian Church of Upland. Today (11/8/23), I finally had the feeling that I belong here, I am comfortable here, and I am settled here. Why does it take 2 years to break a 20 year habit?……. P.S.: I can no longer claim to be part of the “solution”. Now, I am part of the “problem” …. LOL!