Goodbye 2007

I would like to take this time to give thanks for 2007. There are lots of things I am thankful for:
1. My mom and her health-- her getting sick was definitely the scariest thing that has happened to me and I am so blessed to have her around.
2. The gift of experience--any and all experiences are gifts
3. The gift of a lesson--I definitely made some mistakes this year, and got caught up in a relationship where I constantly set myself up for heartbreak. But I learned what I am capable of with God, I learned how strong I can be when I feel I am the weakest, I learned the true power of love lies in how we are able to love another even while they continually hurt us.
4. Graduating--College is so much better than high school!
5. My big sister--I feel like we got a lot closer this year, and we understand one another better, or at least we try to
6. My college friends-- It's funny how quickly strangers can become your family. I have never been able to say that I have a good group of friends who love and support me and include me, but now I do. I love them dearly and thank God for putting these amazing women in my life.

I know my big sis doesn't believe in resolutions, but I do. So sorry sis, but here they are. I am giving myself permission to begin again.

1. In 2008, I must be much more careful with my heart. I can only entrust it in God's care, not the care of some guy.
2. In 2008 I will "Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart, and wait for the Lord" Psalm 27:14
3. In 2008, I will learn to love myself.