It is hard to believe that a new year is just around the corner. It seems like yesterday I was sitting on my couch watching the ball drop drinking my sparkling grape juice (which is amazing by the way) and getting teary eyed tha a new year was here. The year of 2011 sure did fly by. It is amazing to look back and see all the things the Lord did in my life and how I feel I have changed. I know I am not the same person I was last year.
The biggest (and the most exciting) thing this year was having my nose surgery. My mom has been wanting me to have surgery for a long time, and I just kept on saying I am not ready for it. In January, I went to the Dr. Trimas to see about having surgery done on my nose. He told me that he could do the surgery and that he would work with the insurance about covering it. In March, I recieved a letter from the insurance company and the first letter I received said "yes we will cover the surgery." The next day, I received another letter that said "no we will not cover the surgery." The dillio was that they would cover for the doctor to remove the neurofibroma and NOT to reconstruct it because it was "cosmetic." I was devastated, and yes I did cry in front of my entire class about it. I called the doctor and they told me what was going on. My main thoughts in my heart and mind was "Lord, do you really want me to have this surgery. Because I really did have peace about it and feel like this is something You want me to do so if so please work out the insurance issues or give me lots of money to pay for this." It took several week, but then I received a phone call from the doctor to schedule my surgery--INSURANCE was going to cover it!!!!! =) On June 10, 2011, I had surgery on my nose. I am so happy wth the results and so THANKFUL for my doctor and to the Lord for giving the doctor I needed to help me and for insurance covering the surgery.
My biggest goal of 2011 was to grow closer to the Lord. I do have to admit I had a hard time keeping that goal. I did deactivate my facebook account for a month. That was the best month of the year. I sure did have a lot of "time" for things--like Bible study. This year was also a spiritual roller coaster for me---being unsure of things, doubting, and learning to trust the Lord. One thing I see tat I need to work on is being more of a spirtual encouragement to my friends. The BIGGEST thing my walk with the Lord is not where it needs to be.....sadly I have been "too lazy" to do anything about it. My goal os 2012 is to work on my walk with the Lord and get back to wear I need to be. Lately, I have found myself discouraged and negative instead of my upbeat self. My goal in 2012 is to work on my walk with the Lord. I am realizing that it doesn't happen all by itself--it takes work just like friendship and marriage it takes work.
I also was trying to lose some weight. Between January and June I lost 10 pounds...oh how well I was doing. Then I stopped exercising, started eating junk food again, and just didn't care and those 10+ lbs came back. I have to admit my motto at the time was "you only live once enjoy those yummy foods." Just recently I have really realized that if I am not careful I can hurt my body by all that junk I put in it.
In August, I started my fifth year of teaching, and my second year teaching K5. I love my class and all my "little blessings." I do have to admit that there have been some challentes along the way....but the Lord has really seen me through some difficult times when i was wondering if I were doing the right thing.
I also spent my first Thanksgiving away from home. It was too expensive to fly to NC, so I stayed in Florida with some friends. I missed my family a lot, but am thankful for the Wimoths for adopting me for a day.
At the end of November I had the wonderful opportunity to see one of my best friends, Hannah. She and her husband Lech came to the states for Thanksgiving. I took a personal day off work, drove the 2 1/2 hours to Savannah and spent the day with her. It was a treasured and special time with my dear friend.
December 2011, was the busiest month of the year. I was helping with a slide show for my church's cantata, directing the speaking parts, making gifts for my school class and friends, parties, and church activites. I also came down with some 24 hour flu in the midst of being busy and trying to get things done. Everything worked out beautifully (when at the time I thought it wouldn't). My single's class went to Okeefenokee Swamp and we sang to some of the people there around a camp fire. It was a wonderful time of fellowhip together as Christian friends. I also drove the eight hours to see my family in NC. Along the way I stopped and saw the Davis family. While there for the evening I experience a jail hospital for the first time. Their church along with the Rock of Ages Prison Ministry went to the jail hospital to sing and preach. It was a scary experience, but also a blessed ministring to those in the prison hospital. After Christmas, I drove up to Roanoke, VA to see Amy and her husband Clay. It was a wonderful time spent wiht some great friends.
I am thankful for the year the Lord gave me and looking foward to what He is going to do in my life in the year 2012.
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