Looking Back: 2015 in Review

I can't believe it. Another year has come and gone. And while I look back and reflect on 2015, it seems as though nothing has changed, yet at the same time, everything has changed. I know... it doesn't make much sense. But let me explain. While on the exterior, my life might look the same but if you dig deeper... if you look at it from the inside out, you will see nothing but change. Because this year I have found myself more patient and more accepting of God's timeline and plan for my life (our life). The amount of time I spend kicking and screaming when my plans get changed or my hopes and dreams still remain month after month has greatly diminished. This year has changed my thinking and I have made it an effort live in hope. And to constantly expect and anticipate something amazing and far beyond what I could ever imagine to happen on and given day. As a result, I smile more, laugh harder and love deeper.

I am also thankful for many of you. All the support, prayers, and encouragement has help me to not give up but to press in.

Friends, my number one hopeful change for the year 2015 was to grow my family by two feet. While that didn't happen, I can't help but smile and be thankful for all that did. I can't help but reflect and acknowledge that no matter what I am facing; God truly is working and weaving to cause all things to come together for my good and his glory. I can't wait to see what He has in store for me and you this new year. I believe it will be nothing short of amazing!

I have challenged myself to keep that hope. Allen and I have decided we are going to prepare for the baby girl or boy that he will give us in his perfect timing. We put back up the crib with a mattress and crib sheet. Since its assembly on Wednesday, there have been no tears of sadness for the baby not in it but rather a smile of hope and promise that will one day be fulfilled.

“If we hope for what do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.” ~Romans 8:25