Proverbs 31

     The overarching challenge that has been placed in front of me this year is terrifying and exciting all at the same time.  My husband, Tyler, is beginning the Fish and Game Warden Academy this month.  He has been working hard to achieve his dream for 2 years and is now beginning the journey.  However, it is an 8 month academy and I must stay where we are currently living while he goes.  So, for the next 8 months, he will be 4 1/2 hours away.  We know it is only for a time, and we have faith that time will go fast and God will be our strength, but I need a bigger focus to make it through.  I thought about how since we got married 1 1/2 years ago, I have been reminded of what a wife is called to be in Proverbs 31.  So, I am going to be spending this year striving to be a Proverbs 31 wife and woman of the Lord.  My hopes are that serving others and my husband, and focusing on a higher purpose will get me through and in turn, set good habits for the rest of our lives.
    Join me in this journey of being a Proverbs 31 wife and woman in this next year.  I challenge you to take these steps with me.  I will be blogging often, after all verse 26 says "She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue."

As I envision what my 31st year is going to look like, I can see that God is working in me and calling me to a higher purpose.  In order to challenge myself and fully rely on God this year, I think I know a way to make it through 31 and create good habits for years to come.

   Here's to simply being 31!