I am very excited about the year 2020. First off, my love of numbers - 2020 is fantastic and I cannot wait to celebrate all of the 20s that this calendar year offers. Secondly, this is the year I plan to revamp Audrey’s Agricultural Adventures. Thanks to Sunny, for helping me craft this name 4 years ago in St Louis. Back then, I was proposing a managed health care farm on the rooftop of a parking facility that would allow members to grow food and eat together. This iteration, I’m looking for farms/growing spaces that will allow me to work with my Mosaic friends.

In considering the development of my own not-for-profit, two of my mentors coached me to not take this direction. I met with both of them and they both had the same advice, we don’t need another 501c3 in Omaha. What we do need is programs for people, so this is my directive for this year.

I plan to develop several programs that I can partner with existing organizations, seek grants and funding for these opportunities. Next week, on my drive to St Louis, I will visit The Farmer’s House, to see how they have developed a farm and orchard for specially-abled adults to learn valuable vocational skills.

So, here’s to the best in 2020! This sunset we experienced in late 2019 inspired me. While watching it, the colors changed in intensity and light.

I trust the Lord to grow and change me in intensity and light in 2020.