Wow, what a year it has been. One full of ups and downs transitions and huge changes. Life's not easy but one things for sure through everything God has been a constant source of strength and courage without Him I dont know what I would do. These past few weeks have been quite weird for me. Why? The memories and feelings of this time last year haunt me. I can't help but think and feel the memories and emotions.
Some of the memories that come to mind as I think back are...
*I got a Facebook!! And wow, do I love it or what?! haha. With my bad memory this is how I am remembering these memories :)
* Went to my first homecoming dance at Pettisville High School
*Saw NEVER SAY NEVER (The Beibs movie) with friends from school
*Enjoyed a fun filled weekend celebrating my Grandma and Grandpa Helmuth's 50th Wedding Anniversary with family
*Began Softball at Pville
*The dreaded experience of having our basement flood with all the rain :(
*Went to my first Detriot Tigers game to celebrate my dad's birthday
*Rode the Top Thrill Dragster (5th tallest roller coaster in the world) at Cedar Point
*MENNONITE YOUTH CONVENTION!!!
*Visited home (Kiara's house for a sleepover, Taste of Thai, visits with friends, and Ridgeway for church)
*Started volleyball at Pville!
*Began school after having a super long summer with the building of our new school
*Welcomed Monika into our home and then had to say goodbye after 3 months. Still miss her!
*Ended the volleyball season as tied 1st place champions
*Celebrated my 16th birthday by going to Ann Arbor, Michigan where I was born. I took gifts that my close friends and family donated to the Ronald McDonald house where mom and dad stayed when I was in the hospital
*Enjoyed the Holidays in Goshen and North Carolina with family
Amid the joys of this year I would be lying if I said it was all good. This year also had its share of downs. It was and still is a struggle to adjust to the many new surroundings and people. But one things for sure I am so blessed. With a family that deeply cares for me and loves me, and for people I would have never met if we hadn't have moved that I know call friends, and for a God who loves me unconditionally and cares for me so much. I look forward to a new year :)
Take Care,