Happy New Year!

Good morning 2010! How are you today? What kind of blessings are you going to bring me this year? How am I going to grow this year? What kind of person will I be this year?

As I have reflected on the past year, I have realized many many many things. While 2009 was a good year in many ways, I am so ready for a new year with new things. 2009 brought me friends, truth, forgiveness, blessings, graduation from college, learning to step out on faith, patience (or at least attempt this), learning who I really am and not what I am supposed to be to each person, a new home, a healthier relationship with Christ, learning how to be a better friend, how to enjoy the simple things in life, how to change a shower head, and many more.

In 2010, I hope that I see God answer prayers I have been praying for years. I hope to be a better person, friend, and daughter of God. I hope that I continue learning who I am without having to please everyone around me. I hope 2010 doesn't bring the loneliness that I feel quite often. I plan to stop waiting around so much because I am scared of what will happen. I plan to live my life and not cower down to challenges. I plan to work out 3 to 4 times a week and eat better. I hope to find love in many ways. Most of all, I hope to be used by God this year and off this shelf He has me sitting on.

2009 was a time of growth pains in more than one area. One day, I will be glad of the result. I am glad to see 2009 go but will take what I learned with me forever. I hope 2010 is a better year poured out with blessings from God for me and those I hold so dearly in my heart!

Happy New Year! :)