In 2013...

In 2013…

I set a couple goals. Completed all my goals. Watched a lost girl. Watched a beauty want a beast. Cried hard. Made a plan. Prayed so much. Loved hard. Fought long. Called in the General. Rejoiced in an answered prayer. Didn't want to go home. Trusted God to handle the details. Gave everything I had. Played on the beach and climbed some rocks. Had barf down my shirt. Had peas in my hair and toddler toe bruises on my shins. Loved being an aunt. Was comforted by silence. Watched goldfish wars turn into carrot grenades. Was okay being alone. Listed to podcasts. Healed slowly. Ran a 5k. Won a war. Enjoyed some dirty chais. Smiled because they call it dirty. Was rescued by my sisters. Only opened my door twice. Lost 20 lbs. Ran a half marathon. Couldn't believe I was still breathing. Found an unexpected friend. Got sunburned. Went on a date. Prepared for change. Had a picnic with my niece. Kept a budget. Watched a love story unfold. Relaxed at home. Earned some kickin curves. Got some amazing roommates. Found a beer in my couch. Relaxed at B Street. Realized my job is a gift. Spent a whole morning dreaming with my girls. Met Isaiah. Missed them. Kept Tahoe Blue. Felt alive. Road tripped. Watched some whales. Froze on a beach at dawn. Harnessed heaven on a winding road. Picked a lot of blackberries. Reunited with old friends. Celebrated three years. Got scared. Visited the hospital. Got some lucrative news. Squashed a baby bumble bee. Loved weekly movie dates. Thanked anonymous lawn mowers.  Laughed about cookies. Sent travelers off right. Bought a bikini. Not so secretly wore that bikini. Hung some lights. Said no to pet adoptions twice a week. Loved Jesus. Went to the chiropractor. Experienced joy. Had a crush. Hung some ivy. Grew some Dahlias. Read a lot of books. Liked a few of them. Got bad news. Valued the insight of introverts. Lived every weekend to the fullest. Ordered a birchbox. Planned a birthday trip. Took a chance on a dream. Did some photo shoots. Had some really good wine. Wanted everything delivered. Was a VIP. Needed backup. Was in so much pain. Created a quote wall. Didn’t get better. Ran some tests. Rented a vacation house. Hot tubbed at midnight in starlight. Was spoiled. Turned 30 for a month. Kept a secret. Learned a lot. Talked about life at Scoopers. Enjoyed Sundays with my family. Navigated a new friendship. Was so proud of my roommate. Celebrated the end of an Odyssey. Didn't have to fix it. Was okay with it ending. Was stunned by an email. Paid it forward. Remembered a Bible story. Gave what was given to me. Sung in a church again. Went on more dates. Was happy to be single. Played my guitar. Joined a board. Got some bad test results. Moved into a new house. Got free rent for a year. Had a great view. Could barely move. Looked forward to hugs. Knew no sweeter name than the name of Jesus. Sold some crafts. Was worried for a friend. Said goodbye. Was tortured with needles. Was thankful for answers. Struggled to communicate. Had an operation. Took a drug named Oxy-something. Slept for a long time. Was woken by angels. Took it easy. Had no more pain. Shopped til I dropped. Rode a train. Played a prank. Decorated my house. Watched Shawshank Zoey. Bought an ugly sweater. Threw a party. Loved my friends. Was traumatized by a kiss. Had a magical Christmas. Got them the perfect gifts. "Won" at Settlers. Enjoyed vacation. Had so much to look forward to.

"All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them. "

I've discovered so much this year. Through grief and happiness and a million unexpected blessings and trials, I've learned so much. I'm thankful I have another opportunity to look back and see all that God has done in my life; to see all that my friends have contributed to my life; rejoiced in all the joy that my family has brought me; rested in all the truth God has shown me and all the beauty that surrounds me on a daily basis. 

Every good thing comes from God. This year has been a good thing and He has been so faithful to provide for my every need.