2010

A new year. A new beginning. A new start.
For the past few years I have had NO idea what the next
year was going to bring. I had no plans. No ambition.
No direction. This year is different.
I feel I have a better grasp on who I am. A better
understanding of what I'm supposed to be doing. And a
better outlook on these next few years.
I know Shasta College isn't right for me. I know that
college altogether isn't for me.
I know I'm SUPPOSED to be doing cosmetology school.
I know the types of people I'm supposed to be ministering to.
I know that because this is what I am supposed to do
God is going to provide a way for it to happen.
I know it's going to be extremely difficult but all the
affirmation and direction I've received from God is going to
be my motivation during those 16 months of school.

And over this past year...
I've learned that God cannot be put in a box. He doesn't like that.
I've learned that I'm a daughter of God.
I've learned that he WANTS to take care of me and I have
to trust that He will.
I've learned that He has placed certain people in my life for
certain reasons.
I've learned what friendship really is.
I've learned that it's okay to not have it all "together" all
the time.
I've learned that's why my friends are there for.
I've grown to appreciate my family a lot more.
I've seen how important it is to create community within my
church.
I've met the most beautiful women of God in my life group and
have created amazing relationships with them.
I've received mix cd's from 3 of them and loved every single
song on there.
I've seen functional and productive relationships thrive and I've
seen dysfunctional relationships cease.
I've seen miracles.
I've seen God move in ways I thought weren't possible.
I've had one series at the Stirring reshape the way I see
all sorts of relationships.

This new year is going to be amazing. I'm so ready for more growth
in the spirit. I want my relationship with God to grow deeper and
stronger. I want to be completely immersed in Him. I want
to learn more and I want to praise God in everything I do.