Reflecting on 2012

I love reading friends facebook posts about reflecting on the year that we have all had.  I was going to attempt to compose a super great status about 2012... but it was really hard summing up a year in just a few sentences, so I thought I have a blog that I never use maybe it would be fun to post about my year there....

So here we are in 2013, I am posting a blog on January 1.  Maybe that means I'll think about blogging somewhat more then I ever have before (which wouldn't be much to do) , but I make no promises.

A friend asked what my top memories were from the year and I came up with a list of ten... so in no particular order this is what made my 2012 a great year fu1l of Joy and blessings!

1.  I worked for a second summer with ASP serving as a center director in Cocke CO TN.  I could probably list all 10 memories from the summer as favorites from this year because it was so wonderful... but just to name a few favs!  My staff who indulged me in crazy antics not limited to mattress stealing, fort building, and wearing clothes backwards.  A beautiful place to live and work and a mountain to climb and see God's beauty.  An amazing community who welcomed us with open arms.  Volunteers who spent countless hours caring for us, our families, our community, and doing projects I never dreamed we would accomplish!  Families who smiles would make any day better, and of course an amazing support system from JC and especially a boss who helped me grow as a leader and in confidence.  I wouldn't trade anything for that adventure.

2.  Two wonderful alternative break trips.  Habitat for humanity in FL and WV.  New friends, nail guns, new skills.  Sunshine, waterfalls, and even broken windows when the keys get locked in the car!

3. A wonderful friend from Alma coming to visit me in CO.  Not only was in wonderful to show someone what CO is like, but we also enjoyed sprinklers at the zoo, waterfall adventures in the Maroon Bells and trips to museums and IKEA.

4. A whole lot of weddings.  This year I celebrated new beginnings with four wonderful couples.  From cousin time in Washington DC to dancing the night away, cookie frosting, trying new things, driving adventures, and even ice sculptures the wedding scene of 2012 was pretty awesome!

5.  In September I spoke in chapel.  One senior a month is selected to do the message it was both an honor and a challenge to write and share with my peers and I am so grateful for the opportunity to share my heart and my God with me peers.

6. A friend of mine was spending the year volunteering in Buffalo, NY.  For Easter weekend I drove all the way to buffalo alone ( made it through Canada barely) and spent the weekend seeing her life there.  One of the most special Easters I have ever celebrated!

7. I completed my last season of marching band ever.  And it was a good one.  I never would have thought that I would have dedicated eight years to being a part of a group or hardworking and talented individuals.  From the wolverines to the Scots, being a member of all of those groups was an honor and I wouldn't have wanted to spend any less time running, sweating, practicing, and preforming.

8. I spent the last year serving as the panhellenic president.  It was both the most rewarding and challenging leadership position I have ever served in.  I am thankful for presidential lunches, awesome committee, wednesday night, and an incredible eboard who let me be silly and take a bazillion pictures of them when we wore matching clothing.  I am also so proud of my kid who has grown into an incredible leader and will be a wonderful new president this year.

9.  ACCL week.  I worked with two other amazing women training other students on our campus to be christian leaders.  The week seemed to fit together perfectly after lots of planing and scheduling.  I saw God's spirit move in big ways in our group and on our campus.

10.  Last but certainly not least,  I spent the year seeking joy with a wonderful friend!  Although we had some slow bouts we finished the year srtong counting gifts and joys in our lives!  A huge joy of our year was passing off the journal in person for the first time since we starting counting more then a year ago.  God is so good.

I am positive that a lot of other wonderful things happen in 2012!  I mean really awesome blessings happen everyday!  But  here is to 2013 may it be a year of grace and love and new challenges!  Tomorrow is the beginning of my last term at Alma and I'll be student teaching so that is sure to prove exciting and challenging!!!

Much love and many prayers friends!  Happy 2013!