Sweet Sophie is my resolution; I want to be a good mom. And, of course, I have no idea how to do that, so my goal for 2018 is to seek out advice, wisdom, and guidance from all the incredible mothers I know-- in the hopes that what I learn from them will fill me then pour out of me as I care for this baby girl.Also, when I think about my hopes and goals for 2018, the words "draw near" continue to surface. I know that the concept of nearness as a resolution or goal is abstract, but I'm okay with that. I usually write out a list of concrete, tangible resolutions (and I still might), but right now, I'm strangely fine with the idea of wanting my 2018 to be centered around a feeling--a feeling of nearness, of closeness. Throughout this upcoming year, I hope I can find ways to draw near to my baby, to a strong community of mothers, to myself, to my family, friends, God--to those who bring light to this world.

2018, draw near.

James 4:8 - Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.