As 2009 comes to a close I have decided to look back on it. So much has happened this last year. So many little events have occurred that made up the days of 2009. There have been some big events as well. Some of the memories are funny, happy, exciting and sad, melancholy, thoughtful times. I have come to realize some things about myself, both good and bad. I have also removed some people off of the pedestals I built and set them on.

I have decided to make a list of 9 things from 2009…..

1. Both of my Children were Baptized. I can die a Happy Mom now….You moms know what I am saying.

2. I got to see the wonder on my Children’s faces when we took a vacation to Hawaii. I am just not sure how you can’t believe in God when you see the beauty.

3. We lost Mel. My father in law was called home to Jesus. He is frolicking with my mother in law now. Pain-free, healthy, whole.

4. I realized a big family doesn’t mean a close family. It has been sad to see the way Craig’s siblings handled the death of their father.

5. Hope graduated Junior High and started High School. She is doing great.

6. Ryan became Home Schooled. What a change in his self esteem and respect to us.

7. I came within 2 pounds of my goal weight. I have successfully put most of it back on again. I wish I could say I was sad but I really learned alot about myself. This kind of goes with the comment about pedestals.

8. I attended a Beth Moore Conference and Women of Faith! God is so Good!!

9. I was Baptized. I had been as a baby but never as an adult. Pastor Bill said that it was great that our parents made that decision for us. Maybe it was time for us to stand up for ourselves.

I got to meet some new friends. Hear some new sermons. Travel to Oklahoma again. I have done some Bible studies. I have laughed and cried. I had some dreams fulfilled. I have had some questions answered. Most of all I have been loved.

I can’t wait to see what 2010 has for me.