I don't like to do new years resolutions, it seems like a set up for failure.  Have you ever thought of it that way - ok, let's get ready, get set, go......    who can last the longest with their resolutions ?    haha.  Sadly, i will not win that race.  On the brighter side, i do like the idea of a fresh start, sort of like getting a 'do-over' (for all of those out there that remember that phrase). 

For my home and 'family' lifestyle fresh starts are alway revitalizing.  My daughter seems to be doing pretty well this year.  She has all her classes on a laptop, with a schedule entered to follow.  She does very well with setting appointments for herself to follow.  And having it all at her disposal anytime any where is good for her.  That's one great thing, among many, about homeschooling.  This year i heard her say she wants to go to college !  :)

Yes, it's a new year, we have a new start, but really it's merely a continuation of the challenge layed before us, to run the race, keep the faith, fight the good fight, and praise the Lord for His marvelous grace and mercy, patience and faithfulness, and the unconditional love that keeps us keeping on.  We press on, persevering because He is, and i am so thankful that He is.