I usually have a word for the year. It is based in prayer and becomes some what of a life theme for the year . This year my word is “lean”. It kind of come to me out of nowhere, but I liked it and it made sense. “Lean” means to rest for support. I also remembered the scripture Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding..” I want to lean away from fear and into love. A few months ago I used a walker, and I’ve grabbed onto Jack’s arm quite a bit lately, so I get the concept of leaning onto for support like never before. I am also learning to place my trust in others with a little more ease. I’m a learner and a researcher, so leaning on others for advice and decisions does not come easy to me. I ‘m learning to let go and trust more than pre-surgery. Waiting in the hospital for 7 days with hydrocephalus and a brain tumor waiting for surgery gave me no choice but to lean, to trust and to totally surrender. So having “lean” be my word has already been helpful just 21 days into 2022, especially after my appointment yesterday.