i've changed ... what happened this year and my goals for 2024

[@livingwholewithless]

I’ve followed you for a few years now and as nosey as I am, I love that you’re not including your kiddos in your videos anymore. I prefer sit down or voiceover videos more, as someone who gets easily overstimulated it’s refreshing! 😊

[@braria9855]

I am the opposite. I want to see the good parents interact with their children, but I understand how most of them are slowly stepping away from social media leaving the actual family (and not only "mother")-oriented content done only by toxic, selfish and entitled people. So while I accept the sit downs, I much prefer to see the fun memories and both staged and unstaged parts of parenting. However I think the fact that the best people are reducing the content I love the most more and more might be a calling for me to finally have no more excuses to continue consuming KZbin and InstaGram content and forcing me to finally step away from social media and screentime more...

[@kathleencollins7406]

I'm just happy to see youtube parents acknowledge having their children on the internet is dangerous. I will always support family channels who decide for the safety of their children to take them off the channel.

[@braria9855]

@@kathleencollins7406 I support them philosophically in that decision but the reality is that I either just watch their content less or try finding more kid-including content and by trying out new channels end up inadvertedly supporting the gross families that treat their children like objects they purchased. Which I mean, yes I probably lived in a huge bubble with only following the best, very respectful parents and I realize why people are speaking up so much against child content when I see someone literally buying a kid and hold them like a trophy. It's disgusting and sad.

[@JimenezB385]

I hope this doesn’t sound rude or mean, but I really really loved and appreciated getting to see you Get frustrated at not finishing a task, this is something I really really struggle with in motherhood, and you always seem so loving and inspirational so to feel that real moment was very precious to me, thank you for being real and striving for Holiness amongst it 💕❤️

[@sophieclarke7107]

Your honesty here was reassuring. All I ever saw from you in vlogs was calmness, and as gorgeous as it was to see, I wondered, "am I bad for getting frustrated at my kids sometimes? Why aren't I this calm?!" Thanks for being vulnerable here!

[@Sarah-lx1pq]

Get yourself a kindle for reading!! It makes reading so so addicting!

[@caro8414]

I just want to say that I really enjoy watching you, a mom, that is relatable. Your meals aren't always from scratch, there is noise of children in the background and you show those everyday tasks we all do. My goals are also to embrace the discractions of my littles and rest in the Lord. Trust His plan and come to everything in prayer because it is so easy to think we've got everything under control. He has been tugging at me to rest in Him more.

[@danyelleanderson9106]

I super appreciate your vulnerability about your temper. I'm with you on that. I'm inspired to make that a focus this year and to ask the Lord so much more for help.❤️ Merry Christmas!

[@maggierose7689]

This was so encouraging!! Thank you for sitting down and taking the time to film this and being vulnerable. Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family.

[@ashlynnkaplan680]

I love that in all these changes, you are saying “we”; having unity with your husband. This is so refreshing to hear see in your life. My prayer for my own family is for unity. Many of my 2024 goals have to be preceded by “I”. Financial stewardship will be a big one for me this year too, especially in effort to honor my husband more. I am also putting work aside with the addition of our third baby. Big adjustments will need to be made! But I know the Lord is drawing me back to where I need to be with my family.

[@catherinedurbin9298]

This is my favorite KZbin channel. I’ve personally curated a closer relationship with the Lord because of Delilah. 2023 was a very hard year for us and this channel reminded me I am human but God provides. Thanks, Delilah. Merry Christmas!!

[@anakari009]

Thank you for being so transparent. I had my fourth baby a couple of weeks before you. We are working in a lot of the same goals. It feels nice to know one is not alone.

[@amyann47]

To put on the new self, wow I love that. What a great verse.

[@oliviacartwright4869]

Ive also had “read more books” on my list for years. I miss your vlogs! They were so fun to watch

[@angelchristensen1836]

My biggest goal for 2024 is to tame my tongue as well! My daughter is now 2 1/2 and is getting a stage where I need to be more patient with her. Thanks for being candid with your goals!

[@piperwang516]

Based off multiple of your goals I think a book you would truly love reading for the first time or again is Little Women. When I read that book I walk away better - every time- not unlike when I watch your vlogs. Thank you for being a part of my “village” in raising and leading my family towards God and our Savior. Merry Christmas Loeppkys and Happy New Year!! 🎉

[@Anouchka95Z]

Happy new year 🎉 Very beautiful video, beautifully said and very beautiful person. And when I think about New Year's goals, millions of goals just fly one on other... and I understand that everything can be achieved just by being closer to God and letting Him change me, making the person He wants me to be. ❤

[@carmenharbin]

I’ve been memorizing Psalm 119 and verse 37 is and has been my prayer… NKJV and KJV are my two favorite translations. NKJV says “Turn my eyes away from looking at worthless things and revive me in your way.” KJV says “Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity and quicken me in thy way.” I love how ‘worthless things’ and ‘vanity’ are equated as the same in those translations. This has been my heart cry❤.

[@angelchristensen1836]

You have inspired me to set goals for the year! Thanks for always being a mom I can relate to ❤

[@kendrarose1387]

I also had a goal to have more dates even if they were at home dates while my daughter is asleep. I made a highlight on Instagram and said that I would share ideas of what we did... and I think I added to the highlight maybe twice. This is a good reminder to sit down myself and with my husband and make some goals for 2024.

[@lorenaeric6780]

Williams laughter omg🥹❤️ sending love and a joyful christmas!

[@BibbyLou99]

I also struggle with reading more books!! Honestly audiobooks have been a game changer (and free from the library) Also means I have something to listen to while sewing, cooking, or cleaning

[@elliotY2K]

I love that you left the little kid giggle and sounds in :)

[@jou1563]

Love your 2023 review and new goals setting for 2024. It’s inspiring and encouraging which makes me want to set my goals for 2024 too ;)

[@hannahcherney5627]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Delilah! See you in 2024, God bless 💕

[@ClaireFaith]

Love your positive presence on KZbin... just a note... the flickering of the digital frame in the corner is a lot. I had to cover it up with another window tab... lol

[@wanderingintopeace]

You should look into the paper shoot camera to keep in your purse. I’m a photographer and was always told the best camera is the one you will use. Having that convenient film look in your purse when you don’t bring your film camera is amazing.

[@blessedandhopeful]

If you want to fall in Love with reading, I recommend “lilacs in dust bowl”. Story set in Canada Manitoba and it’s a lot about farming and family life 100 y ago. It engages so much you can’t put it down. As I myself rarely read, this one got me into reading again 🙈😉

[@daplantgirl]

Waw you have been so transparent in that video. Thank you for telling the truth. You are such a good and genuine person!

[@ChristinaArt]

Such an inspiring video to set goals throughout each year. I share some of your goals such as the ones about our husbands. I also want to encourage you to have a craft hobby. As a SAHM myself I take time to crochet sew or paint. During my daughters naps I’ll read and crochet, and after bedtime I will knit for a few hours then go to bed myself. I’ve learned to crochet pretty fast to finish projects faster in the time I have 😂. With a newborn in the next month I will probably take a break from crafts until I get back into a solid routine

[@adrianabendana3644]

Psalm 127:3 is the verse my mother In law painted for me as a gift for Mother’s Day one year and even though it’s hung up in my home, this was a beautiful reminder of that verse and brought joy to my heart, thank you. Great goals and very inspiring! I’d love to hear more ideas of intentional date nights, especially at-home date nights, also your favorite family board games.

[@chelseaniemiec2065]

Combining #10 and #11 - You can give the Bible in a Year podcast by Ascension a try :)

[@emiliakohut7595]

My favorite vid this year! But this candle caught my attention too 😂😂 It points " look at Delilah not at the tree" 😂

[@Sara-hd8co]

Your faith brings me closer to God. Where I come from and where we currently live (Spain) is not common to find other catholic mums who live to serve their families. I, a young mum devoted to serving my family, sometimes feel lonely in my journey and your videos give me some companion in my journey. I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas

[@katerinakokki2013]

Oh Delilah! I wish you could know how important you are to other moms! The way you talk, your kindness, your sincereness…I am not religious but I admire the way you believe, very authentic and beautiful! I enjoyed watching your daily vlogs with your kids but I respect their privacy, I think it’s better for them! Saying that I really hope that YOU stay on KZbin, I really love your content! ❤️

[@SaraCole-w2g]

Merry Christmas to you and your family & best wishes to you achieving your goals for 2024! Take care 😊

[@Hannahbud14]

My goal for next year is to be more present, because I escape to my books and podcasts a little too much 😅 I know my kids feel it when I’m not totally present, and I know I miss a lot when I’m not in the moment

[@EmilyGarbe]

Resonated deeply with the goal of international rest. Thank you for another lovely video 🤍

[@shesawarrior1729]

A really fruitful podcast I listen to week is “whoa that’s good” by Sadie Robertson-Huff. Love the encouragement she and her guests share. Not to mention how much they dig into the word. Totally worth listening to! ❤️

[@Path-of-Emilia]

I haven't even started thinking about my 2023 reflection. I still need to learn how to set up my new year goals with the Lord. I have committed the mistake of setting goals for myself without having the Lord at the center of my life, and while I'd work through these goals, I realized how empty they were and got demotivated to set new goals. I really need to start praying more during my goal setting. Thanks for sharing this video. It was so helpful and inspiring to me ❤

[@lenawiebe7366]

Reading more has been a goal of mine for years as well. I've finally gotten into the habit and have read way more the last two months than ever before as an adult. The trick has been reading aloud to my 5 year old. I have enjoyed that so much that I'm finally motivated enough to do it for myself as well! I find reading a couple books at the same time helps too... something lighter and easier for when my brain is tired and then also a heavier read for when I'm not so tired.

[@mori.kurogawa7936]

Good you mentioned that about repeating patterns and speech of our parents. I was just thinking how I don't like noise but will have to deal with it without telling my kids to be quiet constantly. I remember how my mom shushed me all the time... you get it. But I'll implement quiet times to have a break during the day, to restore my patience a bit 🙂

[@elliotY2K]

I’d love to see update videos on how your goals are going throughout the year

[@SharaLee60]

Hi Delilah. I was frustrated with things I did when my children were young too, I took it out on them. I hated myself for doing it. But it just came out before I realized it! I wish I had you tube back then. But we didn't. I do struggle saying things to my husband even if they are good, my tone is bad. So that's one of my goals for next year. But I love your videos & I like it when the kids are in them. To see how they have grown, how you interact with them. I love that! You are a very special lady, Wife, & Mom. Thanks for sharing! You have a very Merry Christmas and a beautiful & Happy New Year! ♥️😊🫂🎁🎅🏻🎄🤶🏻🌟🐾☃️🎉❄️

[@kellydonley3681]

You could have been describing me this whole video. It's just good to know we're not alone because we are all flawed humans. The important part is that we love our families and always strive to be better.

[@Jessie90ish]

My goal next year is to bring another child into this world and function better than I did with my first. It will be very hard. But I just want to somehow be able to live my life without everything coming to a screeching halt. I am not a physical touch person but my husband is, so I’ve also been working on this myself. I listened to Milenas podcast about speaking life… and that hit me hard too. Lots to work on. But that’s life!

[@hannahbentson9374]

I really love reflecting on the year in December too. Merry Christmas!! 🎄✨

[@jewelcecil4967]

So encouraging and I relate on all the levels you were talking about! ❤️ I’m here with ya.

[@kaylamckibbin2014]

Thank you for being honest about things you need to improve on! As a mother of 3 and a wife, I can relate to some of these things and I also wish to work on myself in these ways. Being upfront about things in your video makes me feel more normal, I appreciate your transparency!

[@just_ro9308]

Merry Christmas to you and your family, and wishing you a wonderful new year!

[@jessicaladd85]

Right there with ya for date nights! I want to really see my hubby and talk with him. Not only dates where we go eat food (that's nice) yet I want to do some more adventurous things too! :)

[@unabellavita6541]

Bible in a Year by Ascension is wonderful. Highly recommend!

[@arlayna1]

Great video, thank you for sharing ❤ I would just like to encourage you in your journey of reading the entire Bible. I'm 37 years old and sadly it took me until this year to read it from cover to cover. I used a thematic 1 year plan and I read it in 10 months. I can say there were definitely challenging days and days I missed but caught up at other times. After finishing the Bible, that was it, I was hooked, I can't get enough. I've since read it through again in 33 days and I've just started reading it again for a 3rd time last month. I know we get busy and the days get away from us sometimes. I'm sure I'm no where as busy as you I only have one 2 year old. If I'm not able to complete my reading I'll listen to the audio Bible while I'm cooking, folding laundry, weeding my garden, driving... I have such a hunger for God’s word now I can't imagine going a day without.

[@erikapena-terrero5272]

Your honesty is ❤, thank you!

[@janedesert9110]

Hey Delilah, I don’t have been a mother for as long as you have been, and I too struggle with getting interrupted doing tasks, important and urgent ones and not so important ones. What seems to help me not to get angry and frustrated, is me not having the expectation and the wish to finish in peace or in a timely manner. I don’t always manage to see it that way, but when I do, I can stay more relaxed and can see what really is important. Maybe that helps ;) Love from Germany

[@Pamela-gm5sx]

Have a very Merry Christmas! As my father would say blessings on you!! Pam

[@ainat5136]

I really like your videos. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself and your family, And I still hope you'll bring back the vlogs at some point.. :)

[@FancieRay]

Ooooh! I remember the video inwhich you mentioned getting organized digitally! It actually made me think about getting more organized in that area too. (I also didn't really do it, but I thought about it, Lol) Thanks for the end of year recap. :)

[@TheMennomilist]

I love love love goal making throughout the year and love that you are similar! Your goals at the beginning of the year were so wonderful and I am glad that you are reviewing them. I hope that you are able to be a better steward of your money. Maybe you can look at your goals once a month to see how you are doing on them? I used to do a lot of film photography and all the places that were professional to get the filmed developed at closed. There is one place I could go to but it is 20 minutes away and film is expensive these days. Love that you plan on doing more film photos! I feel the same way about travel. I went on a plane for the first time ever last year, but we always took our kids on little trips for a few days to various states and my kids talk about it a lot. You do a great job in the kitchen already and I hear you. It is hard to do that with babies. I read a LOT. I love motherhood books too. I hope you are able to accomplish all your goals! May you receive the rest you desire too. Kissing is a great goal by the way. Taming the tongue is one I've worked on my whole life. I get you. When I went through life coaching training, it taught me a lot about how I speak. The tongue is a sword for real. Again, awesome! My biggest goal is to become debt free. I was debt free for years and years and covid changed it. I just paid off two things and have the hospital bills from birthing and one more bill to go and then have to pay off my car I had to buy last year (after the one I drove for 11 years died). I can do it!!

[@gingermonette7455]

Thank you for sharing your faith and pursuit of holiness. There are so many voices and influences drawing people AWAY from the Lord, your truths and wisdom are very refreshing.

[@EllenDocker]

I have similar goals and struggle with the same things Delilah! Thank you so much for sharing this ❤

[@alh2116]

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 God bless you in the new year!! ❤❤

[@amandadunbar9702]

I became a first-time mom this year and can relate to feeling frustrated when trying to finish a task and being needed by a little one. It can feel exhausting at times. My goal for 2024 is to be present in each moment. If I am with my daughter be present with her and give her my full attention, and the same for my husband. If he wants my attention give him my attention even when I may be frustrated. My other goal is to ask for help in taking time to rest. I used to be an extravert but I have noticed since becoming a mom that what I crave more than anything is time alone. I need to be able to ask for that time even if that is 10 min.

[@hannalangan1446]

I'm glad I watched this video ❤ happy new year

[@amandaleidy]

I do a chronological Bible reading plan every year!! Its a great way to get through it 😊

[@andreanittel2240]

Have a wonderful Christmas!!!!

[@JM-mj1lb]

Merry christmas and happy newyear to you and your family

[@knowtice_b2b]

We LOVE you!✨

[@mckenzie1651]

I’m really enjoying more of your videos with scripture in them! Would you link some of your favorite Bible based encouragement for moms with littles?

[@BriannaSantanaJustice]

be more mindful on how I present myself to my husband- when we are home I’m a troll and have been putting little effort in myself. I don’t want to lose myself especially towards my husband….if that makes any sense

[@what-rhi-makes]

I'm not sure if you are already watching her, but Jess from Roots and Refuge has a channel called The Farmer's Table that is all about cooking wholesome food from scratch. It is a treat to watch!

[@evelinestrebinger7091]

Being distracted by little voices, being needed by little struggling hearts, being the only source for comfort is tiring, exhausting - but it also means that there ARE little beings in need - when they are gone and grown, there will be so much time to fulfill tasks, be creative but no more holding a little one, no more caressing and comforting - remember when William was in the NICU - your belly and your arms were empty, but the Lord laid him in your arms shortly after this! But this one evening all kids were gone - no distractions! My little distraction is 34, was a preemie and in the incubator for a week - I am thankful he became big and strong and grown up - but often I long to be able to hug my baby - just for a second again and be the world to him! Bless you and your little blessings - you will miss them so much when they are grown up

[@ruthkamwambi2662]

I smiled when you mentioned the one about kissing your husband more, i have thought about that this past year, i dint do great but i will do better this coming year❤

[@marikalaforge5982]

Please share how you organize your files!!! I too want to organize all my pictures, blog posts, videos too!

[@kjperez83]

A big goal of mine is growing in my relationship with the lord and making some intentional time to rea the bible and just meditate on his word. Merry Christmas to your beautiful family. 🎄👼

[@Dana-mb1hd]

Delilah ❤ you inspire me to be a better christian mama❤ THANK you for everything ❤

[@machaelaailene]

I have also been intentional about embracing distractions. I feel like this is something that the LORD has used to teach me to give my day to him instead of taking it for myself. I find that since starting this, I have had a lot more peace in my daily life.

[@kellylewis3881]

To go along with a few of your goals, you may enjoy the book “war of words” by Tripp. Lots of love for you ❤

[@ashleyirizarry-diaz6415]

Great video! My biggest goal is less distractions and more intentional time in the Word gaining knowledge, wisdom and understanding of Gods word and how to apply it.

[@sylwiaszunejko7940]

Merry Christmas!

[@deannabrock5951]

Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄

[@sallycroft2191]

I haven't given specific goals for 2024 thought or prayer yet. But thank you for the reminder.

[@tiffanycave5974]

Merry x mas 2 u all❤🎉

[@kymbercook807]

Can you share some of your favorite biblical marriage and homeschooling books/podcasts?

[@moriahvanlandeghem1569]

Practical goal - I am due with baby #2 in Feb and hoping to still be Breastfeeding this time next year. It was a struggle with my first and we only made it 5 months. And while I don't blame myself fully, I know there are things I can do to extend that. Internal goal - shifting my attitude from one that is frustrated and self centered to a servants heart for my family. Everytime I feel myself falling into that head space, turn on a podcast or KZbin, or worship music or read my Bible to help bring me back to where I want to be mentally as a wife and mother.

[@DanielleDot]

The Jesus prayer is a blessing during frustration. Pray on REPEAT when you're feeling stretched beyond your limits. Let that be the thing to fill your mind and think about each part of the prayer as you're praying it over and over. Lord Jesus Christ, son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.

[@danielledammeyer7764]

I’ve been listening to the podcast Smart Money Happy Hour which is from the Ramsey Foundation. I have found it so helpful in managing my spending habits! It’s also so fun and I really enjoy it each week.. so I recommend that for you!!

[@WhimsicalCrochet]

My biggest goal is to work on my relationship with my husband. Don’t get me wrong, I have a great relationship with him, but I do agree it can always improve and I relate to a lot of the things you said. I need to kiss him more, he is usually the one to randomly kiss me and then I feel sad if he doesn’t for a while. I need to do my part and kiss him too. I also find myself just not talking with the best of intentions. sometimes he’ll say something silly and I correct him in a way that makes him feel dumb, although I don’t mean to, I can tell it hurts him and that hurts me. Or he says something I don’t agree with and I’m quick to jump in and correct him. Something’s are just better left unsaid, and I don’t need to correct him all the time. That’s something I struggle with a lot and I don’t mean in it in a “I’m smarter than you” type of way, but that is how it comes across. I need to work on that. I need to just keep my mouth shut sometimes and let him make the decisions and let him take the lead. I am not the head of the household, he is. I know this but I need to start acting like it. I need to start showing him more love and affection, instead of being upset when I don’t feel loved.

[@gabriellaruhlman6688]

Omgggg you just described me 😫😫😫 I totally get that. Praying for these things within myself so often.. You're not alone!

[@heyjess7232]

Check out a book called "the empowered wife" by Laura Doyle. The intimacy skills she teaches have been a game changer for my marriage and many of my friends.

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

Loved the video!🫶🏻

[@hannahtiemstra8173]

If you do read more books, mind to share what you are reading. Always looking for more good books to read! Just found your channel and I have been so blessed by it as we also welcomed our 4th child! I really hope you are able to keep putting good encouraging content out there.

[@isabelwall1714]

Complain less will be one of my goals this year, Lots of great goals for the new year Wonderful bideo

[@cathryncavalli]

We TRY to follow the 333 rule, you do each of these no later then the rule. So it goes, intimacy no more than 3days, no more than 3 weeks for a date night and, 3 months for a solo vacation. The last one is a joke for us in this season (more like 3years 😅) My biggest goal is to control my tongue more, which really goes back to being in the word more and praying more. I’ve been reading/listening to Shepherding A Child’s Heart and as a new Christian (5yrs or so) I have A LOT to learn meanwhile I’m raising a strong willed daughter😅❤

[@huiwang7538]

Love it! Happy New Year!

[@control_alt_delete4894]

Posture, Delilah!

[@nickischroeder6048]

Taming my tongue is my goal this year too! It’s a tough one

[@blessedandhopeful]

I am so glad that you share more of your views and Christian values . Proud of you, friend 🤗🤍🙏🏻 you are a role model we need more in the world 🙏🏻

[@MegaTelenovela]

I can relate to almost all you have mentioned in your goals of 2024! I love the idea of setting 10 minjtes a day to read other than the bible. ❤ My 2 main goals are to reading ny bible daily and taming my tongue as well! Especially when I talk with my frends of family without gossiping about other friends or family members or anyone else who is not there to speak their truth. Its hard to navigate that. I heard from Milena as well thay its good when were are upset or hurt to take it to the Lorz first and foremost befote even complaining about it to anyone else.

[@alexandralily]

Can you please post the link to the Bible reading plan? I am so so interested!

[@LoeppkysLife]

Here is the link! www.mcheyne.info/calendar.pdf Alicia On behalf of Delilah

[@mackenziemeyer1937]

I use the cute finch app to help me remember my goals!

[@annarters2617]

Would you please share the plan that you and hubby are using next year to take you through the Bible? That peeked my interest! Thank you 😊

[@LoeppkysLife]

Here is the link! www.mcheyne.info/calendar.pdf Alicia On behalf of Delilah

[@cindyruss3405]

Merry Christmas

[@Michellezavl77]

I print out my family pictures all the time ❤ And just have our pictures all over our house