From 2011 to 2012

As my mind flashes over the last year I'm reminded of all the things the Lord has done, events full of excitement, events that caused me to grow tremendously, and events that we're extremely hard to face. Lets see if I can sum it up for you.
- January was a new beginning for a new life
- Winter Retreat with Overflo
- Study on Jonah with Brandi
- Baptism on Easter, I am a new creation in Christ!
- Made the Dean's List for the Spring semester
- My first vacation in June (all by myself) to Pennsylvania to see Tracy
- August brought some defining moments and growing opportunities
- Lots of fun events with the Overflo group
- November was another month of learning and growing
- Started & Finished a HUGE research project. Got an A!
- Presented with the opportunity to lead a Life group of teen girls

Now that you see the list here's a deeper look into what the Lord taught me through it all.
He is...
Faithful... to always be by my side
Gracious & Merciful... giving me things I don't deserve
Mighty... he gave me strength when I was oh so weak
Redeemer, Restorer, Sustainer, Healer.
He has restored and redeemed my heart. He sustains me when I feel like I can't move anymore. He is still healing my heart, taking His time to mend each piece together. A key passage for the year was Ephesians 6:10-20 - walking boldly with the armor of God and choosing to be obedient to what He says.

In 2011 I faced some extremely hard challenges but through it all I've grown, taken steps I never thought I could take, allowed the Lord to have control, and each day I tried to keep moving forward. Leaving 2011 behind, thank the Lord it's over. Bring on 2012!! I'm excited to see what the Lord will bring in 2012, He already has given me a glimpse of what's to come. Here we go God, I'm with you!