Well,

As I reflect on this past year, I am AMAZED at the changes around even my small life and how in the middle of the whirlwind of change, God has been the "steady eddy" He has been and continues to surprise me and amaze me!  First on the list of amazing things is how He never gives up on me.  I struggle from time to time with this issue or that and in the middle of it all, I find Him unmoving...unshakable...pursuing me.  I give Him the praise and the glory...because honestly He deserves it.  As I look around...so many changes...so many friends and family's lives that look so so different from even just a year ago.  AMAZING.  Then I look at the changes in my own life and how He continues to refine me and change my character for the better. 

 

This past year He has used so many people to shape me and mold me to be better than I was just a year ago...more confident in His ability while less confident in my own...and being ok with that ironically enough :)  If you are reading this...it is likely He has used you in this capacity to help shape me...let me be the first to say thanks :) 

 

He's also used a relationship with a very special young lady named Tara this past year to help shape and refine me.  She has played a very unique and special part of my life...and....last night I asked her to marry me and strangely enough...she said yes :)  So...looks like we're getting married soon :)  Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers.  I ask that you keep them coming!  :)

 

Our God is good!   Not because the circumstances are good right now...but just because He IS good!!  I am grateful that His plan prevails amidst my attempts to take control for myself :)  I hope those mutinous attempts to take control get less and less as I get older :)

 

To Him be the glory forever!