What an adventure 2013 was!
But since it kicked off at Urbana, I guess I shouldn't have expected any less.
This year has been full of joy, challenges, heartbreak, wonder, responsibility, and so much more. And though I very often fall short, I am striving to grow in my relationship with God and become the young woman He wants me to be.
So, in honor of New Year's, here's a look back on my adventures of 2013:
- I went to Urbana
- Two of my siblings got married
- I declared my major (and minor!)
- I got my wisdom teeth out
- I traveled out of the country for the first time
- I fell in love with Bolivia and the awesome family I have there (my brothers and sisters in Christ!)
- I got to fulfill my dream of being a princess
- I made my first 911 phone call
- I learned what it feels like to burn out and how rest is necessary in order to be a world changer (#Radical...)
- I turned 21
- I found out I'm going to be an aunt!
A year ago today, I did not see any of this coming. And of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg - 2013 was filled with adventures and life lessons up the wazoo. I made so many wonderful new friendships, and strengthened old ones. I rejoiced in successes, and endured failures. I laughed. I cried.
This year flew by. I have no idea where the last four months went. But here I am, all the same. And though I have no idea what 2014 has in store, I'm excited to see what God is going to do in me, through me, and in the lives of those around me. I'm excited for the adventures I'm going to have and the opportunities that await.
New Year's Resolutions, you ask?
Well, I'd like to take more risks, I guess. I want to become better at failing, so I can learn from those experiences and not let them defeat me.
I want to be intentional in my relationships.
And I guess one of the biggest things I want to commit to this year is resting in God. I want to change the world, but in order to do so, I have to be plugged into Him and allow Him to fill me with the strength I need.
So bring it, 2014. I may not be entirely ready for you, but I'm as ready as I'll ever be.
Go team.
