Louisiana Road Trips January 2012

This last year has brought me love and disappointment, joy and heartache, opportunity and challenges, healing and personal growth, and a deeper understanding of the love of God. It’s also brought me a lot of new friends as I said goodbye to old ones. I’ve seen some ground, too – from the breathtaking vistas of southwestern Montana (several times) and Wyoming to Austin and the Texas hill country, Chattanooga, Branson, Mobile, Birmingham, Hattiesburg and most of
Mississippi, to Arkansas, New Orleans, and my beloved Louisiana. We live in such a beautiful country that I sometimes wonder why people travel elsewhere. But then again, northern Italy is on my bucket list…

In 2011, I got a great deal on a new car in Dallas, put my home up for sale in West Monroe, wrote and sold several articles, took many great photographs, read a few exceptional books, and had some memorable conversations with some fascinating people. Now that’s living – the good and bad, the ups and downs, the blessings and the trials. By the grace of God, I made it through another year and into a new one. And so did you. My Montana friend says it best, “As long as you’re this side of dirt, anything’s possible!”

My wish for you is that 2012 brings you love, joy, peace, adventure, and everything your heart desires. Make it your best yet and let’s keep in touch.

Mona L. Hayden, Editor

 LOUISIANA ROAD TRIPS

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