Happy New Year!

It's 2012!  Happy New Year!  I can't wait to see what God has in store for me next year! 
First of all, where did I see God today?  New Year's Eve Day I got to sleep in!  I never get to sleep in.  There is always some reason I have to get up.  But, this morning, I had no reason I had to get up and I actually was able to sleep.  That was a blessing to start my day.  Of course, not being used to sleeping in, I felt like my day was half gone by the time I got up.  And, then it flew by!
Tonight was to be New Year's at my house for my sister's family, any youth who wanted to come over, along with any parents or anyone else, and the 3 of us (my husband, son, and me).  Unfortunately, my brother- in- law was admitted to the hospital today.  So, that changed the plan for them this evening.  I'm praying God is with them as I know how stressful that can be for everyone.
So, tonight, I ended up with about a dozen youth coming by, along with the parent of one of them.  There was a time when New Year's was a "grown up" time to go out and hang out and have a few drinks.  Tonight, I made snacks, kids brought more snacks, they drank pop, and watched silly things on the computer and played games.  I played cards- which I have been really wanting to do.  So, it was a great night! 
As I said a few weeks ago after movie night, what a blessing it is to have these youth who want to hang out in a positive, safe environment rather than going out and doing things they shouldn't be doing!  7 of them are spending the night so they can go to church with me in the morning!  (well, partially so they can go to church and probably partially because their parents weren't too excited about picking them up after midnight!)  So, not only are they having good clean fun tonight, but they are starting 2012 by going to church! 
So, where is God today?  He's with these youth who are making good choices in a world where it's sometimes easier to make bad ones.  And, for that, I grateful!
Blessings,
Jennifer