I'll Never Forget 2010!!

January:

A new semester of school. Student Observation of a 2nd Grade teacher. First Education class of my major. Didn't like it.

Feburary:

Singles awareness month...whoopty doo.

March:

Spring is on it's way! Weather is getting warmer.

April:

Found a mission trip to Ireland. It was called Royal Servants and after praying for 2 years, I felt God calling me on this trip. $4,000 to earn in two months.

May:

MayMester mission trip to Vancouver, BC, Canada. Made new friends from many different backgrounds and cultures. While I was there I learned invaluable knowledge of one-on-one evangelism which, little did I know, would be priceless in the months to come! Became good friends with Sarah Heitbrink and God pulled one of His famous nudges and told me "Hey, you need to change your major. I want to you on the medical field." So...I'm now a Nursing student.

Oh, and not to mention...God gave me that $4,000 I needed.

June:

Royal Servants Training Camp. Hardest thing I've ever been through. 5 A.M wake up calls, running an obstacle course ever day, no showers for a week at a time, no privacy, going to the bathroom in groups of three, sleeping in tents, thunderstorms and tornado watches...and a group of people I will never forget. A heart for missions that grew 10 times in size.

July:

Derry, Northern Ireland. My heart's desire. I finally walked those streets, talked to those people, made friends, saw the murals, experienced the culture...even though my heart was aching for my best friend to be with me.

My attitude was terrible. I wanted to be able to go out and see the city for myself, to be alone, to do my own thing...but God had to break me, and break me He did. He took away the selfishness and showed me how deep His love for those people is and gave me an even deeper love than ever before. I settled into the mission and let my desires take a back seat. I saw many people come to Christ through our team's efforts and feel like I am blessed beyond all compare.

Oh...and I went to London and stood in the door of 221 Baker Street, walked across Abbey Road, took a boat down the Thames, rode the Underground, shopped, prayed, wept, and saw God continue to work even unto the last second of my time with my Ireland Team/Family.

August:

Happy 21st birthday, me! Had the Guinness I couldn't have in Ireland with my oldest brother to celebrate. Held a Great Dane in my lap. Hugged my family again after being away for months. Had a tearful and happy reunion with my best friend. It's good to be home...but my heart remains in Ireland and always will.

September:

Back to School. Got in Jazz choir and it was a ton of fun, but very hard work. Found out the terrible news about the College's name changing to University of Hannibal. This is unacceptable and won't happen under my watch!

October:

Halloween! Went as a Stressed College Student...amen. Went to the Missouri Baptist Convention and suggested the name Hannibal-LaGrange University...which was a success. Hard work and determination pays off and I am proud to be a student at HLGU!

God also got a hold of me this month. Being single has been very hard for me recently...but when I finally took my hurt to God and broke myself down in front of Him, He gave me a peace...and a love for Him I haven't felt for far too long. I am love...but with someone who's love is greater than I can even desire.

November:

Sociology...the bane of my college existence. Mr. Schoonover...the worst teacher I have ever met. Glares, misunderstandings, unfairness, backtalk, and a mutual distaste for eachother. I sure am glad that is all I will ever have to see of him.

December:

Passed all my classes with good marks. Saw The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 3 times. Followed God's leading and made an impact on a hurting soul. My brother got to come home for Christmas. Had a great time celebrating Jesus' birthday with the people I love and care for...and a new niece, Chloe, on the way!! (she was born January 14, 2011!!)

2010 has presented me with obstacles, good times, heartbreaking moments, harsh trials, triumphant achievements, and people I will never forget...but what has been the best part of this year is the love and faithfulness God has shown me. I feel my relationship with Him is deeper than ever before and I have experienced His voice, His hand, and His Spirit...for me. Personally connecting with ME. Little me who doesn't even deserve to be noticed by Him. God Loves ME. And that blows my mind!

Thank you, Lord God Almighty for the blessings and trials of this year. They have molded me into a new person who I barely even recognize. And I'm better off this way :)