Here's to Hope in 2011

It's time to reveal my one little word for 2011. Ali Edwards (one of my favorite scrappers, bloggers, inspirational people ever) introduced this idea a few years ago and for the past four years I  have joined in the fun of selecting a word to make the year more focused, memorable, or meaningful.

Past words that I've posted on are Change for 2009 and Simplify for 2010. I also selected Peace in 2008 and Joy in 2007. Each of the words helped me to have a better perspective of the year and find purpose.

For 2011 I have selected HOPE as my one little word.

Hope for happiness in my life and in the lives of those I love.
Hope for less stress and more structure.
Hope for stability.
Hope for dreams coming true.
I hope to be a better wife, a kind and compassionate friend, and to deepen connections with those I love. I hope to break free from spending too much, being negative, and focusing on what I lack rather than being grateful for what I have.
I hope to practice patience and understanding.
Hope for deepened relationship in faith, to be led towards ministry.
Most of all, I hope to find joy and make it part of every day.
And to share the hope by celebrating the joy in each new morning.

Some little extras for your one little word:
Pick up your Lisa Leonard Word of the Year Necklace here.

Ali's One Little Word class for Big Picture Scrapbooking is something I am a part of this year. It should help me to constantly remember the word and keep it current each month.

Here's to hope for 2011!

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