2013

So, 2012 is came to an end, and it was a big year! Graduated from high school, went to prom, two more additions to the family Chloe and Rose, new job at an after school program, and got through my first semester of College! But often good come with the bad, leaving high school was bittersweet with having to say goodbye to friends, searching for a new church, and the passing away of my Uncle Doug.

It amazes me how God uses blessings and trials to bring forth His Kingdom and how he continues to reveal to me my place in His plan. This year I learned to rely on God to provide and to trust in His sovereignty. Through that I was able to see more of Gods blessings and grace, and have moments of peace. But, I still have lots more to learn! I am excited to see Gods continuous work into 2013.

What 2013 is going to look like for me thus far:
1. More School! I will continue to take classes at Oakton Community College, working towards an associates degree in Health Information Technology, going on my second and third semester. Praying that classes will go well and I will be a diligent student! Also that I will learn how to be a light to the people in my classes.

2. As far as work, I will be finishing out the spring with the after school program, but due to summer and school commitments, I will not be returning as a lifeguard or counselor for the Morton Grove Park District. I am going to apply for volunteering at Advocate Hospital for the summer, and possibly counseling at a Church camp for a week.

3. Summer Project with Campus Crusade :). I will be going to Daytona Beach, Florida, at the end of May for two weeks to work with a team of college students to spread the good word! The trip is focused on evangelism and growing personally in your relationship with God. Praying for financial support, and support through prayer, the team and that we will have wonderful fellowship as we work together as brothers and sisters in Christ, working out a way to travel there and back, and safety! I will be posting more about this once I have more details.

4. Still looking for a young adult small group/ministry. I have been able to be somewhat involved with Cru, but it has been very difficult to attend meetings and develop relationships there. So hopefully God will direct me into a group where I can make some new friends!

5. Sabriah's wedding! That is going to be one exciting weekend, and I am looking forward to have the family come together. Plus I get a pretty awesome new brother-in-law Eric!

6. Over winter break I will be attending Indy CC which is Campus Crusade's Christmas conference.

Well, that is the plan for now, but nothing is set in stone! But its fun being optimistic.

My only resolution for this year is that I will have an open heart to what God has to teach me and I will continue to grow in my faith.