2008 has officially been over for four days now.This past year was filled with ups and downs. It feels like way more downs than ups, but you have those years. Here are some of the highlights (or lowlights, if you can call them that) of 2008:
- I've been going to WCCS for over a year now. I'm blessed to be going there.
- Many people who are close to my heart have moved this past year : Hannah, The Ellis Family, Allison, The Lombard Family, and Sam. I've probably missed someone because the number of people is pretty big.
- In February, Winterfest was awesome. The lessons totally spoke to my heart. Good times.
- In April, the big 16 birthday was this year! I can now.. um do everything I did before. And drive. That's a nice thing.
- The basketball team got third place at states and I got on the All-Tournament team in February. And this year's basketball season started in November. I'm looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season goes.
- In May, I had a bad allergic reaction to a cookie with nuts in it and ended up at the emergency room. What an eventful evening that was..
- My cousin, Tifani, got married in May and my sister got married in August. I have a brother-in-law. That's still so weird.
- I went to Honduras for three and a half weeks in June and it changed my life. The kids at Casa have a big chunk of my heart with them.
- Rachel and I took a trip to South Carolina to visit the Ellis Fam in July. It was great seeing Adam, Dana, Emma and Chloe again. If I haven't mentioned it lately, I miss them.
- Church Camp was interesting, but so good to be around some girls who are striving for the same things and dealing with similar struggles. One of my favorite memories is singing with the girls on the top of the hill. Unforgettable.
- My family has dealt with the illnesses of Grammy and Grampy basically all year. It has been a struggle. I would be lying if I told you otherwise. But God is wonderful and has helped them each time.
- Donna, Sam, Denni and I went to God's Girls in October like we did the previous year. Fun times with fetus babies. Can I get a "Yeah!"?
- Thanksgiving and Christmas were both great times to see family, as they are every year. I'm blessed with such a good family.
- My mom's friend, who was like a brother to her, Tim Wiblin passed away last week. That has been rough for many people. Please keep his family in your prayers still.
- I've gotten to chill with a lot of people this year, and grow closer to many. There have been so many good and funny times.
What I'm hoping and looking forward to in 2009:
- Going to Honduras for six weeks
- Starting my senior year of high school or starting my freshman year of college (I have no idea what I'm doing now)
- Growing in my faith
- Making my relationships stronger
- Making a difference in people's lives
- Being a blessing because I have been so blessed
- Not being born again lazy, but actually getting out and doing something with my life, time and energy
I really can't wait to see what 2009 has in store for everyone around me. I hope more ups than downs.. I'm praying for that anyway. May you have a blessed year.
Much Love
