To My Mama, my hero in the faith and life: 

With each year and this past year especially I have grown in gratitude for you. You may remember this story. It embodies so much of what I want to say thank you for today. 

This brand new 16-year old driver was relishing in the privledge of cruising to high school in the family minivan. You either read me the riot act about speeding and what would happen in the event of an accident, or I assumed it. Either way, I drove with fear and trembling and full conviction that any sort of driving infraction would conclude my driving career. 

Today is your very own personal New Year. Reflect. Ponder. Plan. Dream. With intention... Let's not miss out on your adventure. You've been distracted. God was clear about that the other day in His Word. 1 Peter 4:1-3. It's time to live with resolve. Like Jesus did. Enough time has been wasted. Live the remaining time for God's will. Because you're prone to squirrels and shiny things, those eyes need to be fixed. Fix your eyes on Jesus.