I decided to do this blog after it was laid on my heart continuously this past month. I generally cannot continually keep up with things like this, so it will be a challenge, especially after the summer starts and I'm back at CBG. If you're willing to keep up, I'm willing to write, and that's how it's gonna go.
Today is one of those controversial days. "New Year, New Me" is what is generally heard on social media, but I like to think of it as "New Year, New Beginnings." 2013 was a good year, and 2013 was a bad year. There were a lot of trials, and a lot of tears, but a lot of satisfaction and happiness in the end.
The last two days of 2013 I spent with some of the most amazing people I could have ever asked for in my life. On the 30th, I was with my coworkers hanging around Columbia, being the normal camp counselors we are. Kat, Allie, and Brooke never cease to amaze me at how spiritually mature these girls are for 16 and 17 years old. It makes me quite nervous to get into spiritually led conversations because I know I'm not as "spiritual" as I once was. These girls literally make me smile and laugh so much, and I'm so blessed to be friends with them. On the 31st, I spent my day with some family, and then spent the afternoon with my second family, the Altmans. It never fails that I will never stop laughing when I am with them. Whether it's me joking about how much I hate Daniel, or talking about cute people at the ice rink downtown with Jennifer, or even random brother/sister talks with Jeffrey, this family is literally a family of true believers, mom and dad included.
With that being said, that leads me into my actual "thanks" for today. Since I'm spending my day with my family, I figured it was only right to be thankful for this amazing God-given family that I have. I truly am blessed with an amazing and supportive family on both sides. From the "summer of cancer" in 2011, to the "Christmas scare" of 2013, my family is so strong when it comes to these events, and truly resembles that of a family. Whether its me making up for lost time with my grandparents, or observing my brother to learn more about my major, or even seeing the love in my parents eyes, I'm blessed immeasurably more than I could ever fathom. Today is about more than just a new year, or a new date to write on papers at school, it's about new beginnings with those who mean the most to you.
Here's to 2014, and all that comes with it. The laughter, the heartache, the smiles, and the tears. It's all for a greater purpose.
Jeremiah 29:11, y'all!
LG.
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