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Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.
Helen Keller
Whew! We made it to December, and I am not wearing a stocking cap to bed this year. The Sorels, however, have been well worn already this season. Wisconsin women know how to remain fashion-forward even in bulky boots and big parkas. I am so excited to share our article on how we women can keep cozy and cute in the frozen tundra.
As our adventure in chaos draws to a close, my family and I are officially in the house and settling into a welcomed routine. The renovation is complete, and I am thrilled to spend the next 30 years getting it organized. I know you will find our tips for getting organized this year helpful. I sure did!
The energy invested in getting my lovely people dressed and organized for this issue’s cover shoot was no small feat. Grand visions of preparing the family for a cozy first photo in our new home danced in my head. There would be magic. There would be fun. I imagined the festive smiles on their rosy little faces as I served hot chocolate after the outdoor shoot. Well, there was not a lot of magic and no hot chocolate. But, there was family. In truth, I’m hoping we did not frighten the new neighbors. God bless Jill Chumas-King and her amazing photography. She captured the essence of what I hoped to impart to our readers: We are home, and we are grateful.
We at 5ive are delighted to roll out some wonderful stories and ideas in this Spirit of You issue. Get ready for some practical pointers for getting fit even through the holidays, and find encouragement to recall the true meaning of this blessed season. Learn about some very special Chippewa Valley women. We hope our Friends feature story enlightens and heartens anyone facing the heartache of Alzheimer’s disease. This disease is as devastating for the one diagnosed as it is for friends and family. We understand the holiday season may exacerbate the difficulty of Alzheimer’s for everyone and sincerely empathize with any and all facing these challenges. We hope this article is a blessing to you.
Ladies, let us embrace the holiday season and new year with a zest for all we do. Let’s enjoy our families, laugh until we cry at least once, share a glass of vino or two, enjoy a cup of joe with our girlfriends, or surprise our spouses with a special date. Do exactly what your child wants to do … even just once. And let’s not forget to exercise; mix it up a bit to keep it fun. Take time to give back, and take time for you. This is life! We only go around once, so let’s do it up right.
This year, I strive to stretch myself toward positive change and new experience. Won’t you join me? The journey continues: faith, family, friends, fitness, and finance.
– Jen Theisen
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Download this article and more in our new December/January Issue (VOL 3 – NO 6) HERE!
