We have officially turned the page on 2008, and I wanted to share my theme for the year:  Fruit of Thankfulness.  (I like a “theme” so much better than making resolutions.)  There’s a reason for this theme, and I thought I’d share that with you dear friends who come here to read my thoughts and look at my photos. 

I began 2007 with learning a higher level of web design and then launching the Charm & Grace website.  I ended 2007 by sharing with you the drawings I did for family.  In the midst of it all I was encouraged by family and friends in both these artistic endeavors, as well as others I have been involved in (painting, calligraphy, writing, even silk flower design.)  At the beginning of 2007 I realized that I would need to incorporate my business if I were going to do web design for pay.  So, I began to think and pray about what name to give my business.  As I looked for names, I discovered the Greek word for fruit, “karpos”.  When I think of creativity and the source of it, I know that my gifts have been given to me by God.  I am thankful that this past year has been a fruitful one, and my goal for this year is that my creative pursuits will yield fruit inspired by my thankfulness for all God’s many blessings.  I hope to share some “fruit” with you throughout the year, and soon I will be launching my karposinc.com website which will showcase the different facets of my business. 

Not only am I thankful for all that has happened this past year in my creative endeavors, but I am also thankful for all the friends I have made through this amazing technological world.  You have enriched my life and encouraged my pursuits.  You have shared a bit of yourself with me, and for this I am truly grateful.

May each of you have a richly blessed 2008.