Why, you ask, was 2009 so awful? In a nutshell, it wasn't. After all, I have had many (many!) worse years. It just took me a few days to see how wonderfully blessed 2009 was for me.
The Trials:
In the midst of trials, it is hard to see blessings. But according to the Bible, trials ARE blessings. The Book of Romans (5: 3-4) says that trial creates perseverance, which creates character, which creates hope. So, trials lead to hope. The book of James (1: 2-4) says that suffering develops perseverance and perseverance develops into maturity. Verse 4 tell us to not rush the process because we do not want to lack the maturity we need. So let's just call 2009 the year of maturity. Looking forward to 2010, I hope that 2009's maturity leads to growth, in many ways. :)
The Blessings:
Nate is the biggest blessing in my life. I literally feel like the luckiest woman in the world, because I was blessed with such an amazing, thoughtful, strong man of God. We completed our first FULL year as husband & wife. I can honestly say it was wonderful!! As if that is not enough, my mom was also cancer-free throughout 2009. And to add to that, although both of our jobs may not be our "dream jobs," we both still HAVE jobs, which we try to remember to praise the Lord for providing.
The Events:
The noteworthy events of 2009 included:
-"Sisterhood" tattoo with Amy and Angela
-A spring vacation to Panama City Beach
-My first 5k race
-Getting together with my ENTIRE family in Ohio to tell my Grandpa Downing goodbye
-A new sister-in-law (welcome Leigh!)
-A trip to visit Scott in Greenville, SC
-Celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary
-A fall trip to a cabin in the N. Georgia mountains
Welcome 2010.
(I look forward to you what you have to offer.)
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