joy in simplicity.

So, 2009 is coming to a close, and i've been anticipating this blog for sometime now. Time for reflections and looking ahead!

2009 has been a year of much trial and triumph. It's been one of the most difficult years of my life, but one of the best, also. I had to say goodbye to my Grandma after she lost her battle with cancer and my dog. I left home for the first time when I was working at camp. I came home broken and beat down because I was confused. Confused as to why God would have brought me there, and then allow what happened to happen...I wanted to throw in the towel. I wanted to give up on God, because I didn't understand. I'm glad I didn't. I've learned more about myself since then, than I ever have in my life.

2009 was a year of finding out what I was to do with my life. I got to have my favorite musician come play at my church twice. One of those concerts God used me to plan. It is something that I will remember for a long time to come. I finished high school (finally!) and started taking classes to get my GED. I've realized that i'm capable of a lot more than I ever thought. I have more confidence in myself and i'm not scared of trying new things as much as I used to. I'm more open to challenges that will be thrown my way, and conquering...even when it is difficult. God has shown me time and time again this year that I am incapable of completing anything without him. It's been a year of trusting Him with everything that I had, because that was all that I could do. I even got my license and a car. I've realized that He does everything in just the right order at just the right time. He is always faithful and I don't think i'll ever forget that again.

So here's to a new year, of new accomplishments. I'm excited to see where God leads me in 2010 and how i'm doing on the other side of it.