Thankful

It's been a hard year. I can't lie. I am excited that 2015 is behind us, and we are marching forward towards 2016! When I think about 2015, the words struggle and striving comes to mind. However, I am starting this beautiful January 1st morning putting together our family's 2015 memory book, and I have tears in my eyes as I remember all the wonderful, beautiful, precious things have happened this year. Thank you so much for all the friends and family who have been there this year for me. Even though I definitely isolated myself at times this year because I was tired of talking things over or didn't know what to say, I am thankful for all the times I was able to connect with other people, be it in person, through a friendly text, or a picture on Facebook. I will strive in 2016 to be more available, more willing to be vulnerable, more present, and more forgiving of myself. God is faithful. He is faithful to provide what we need and to not give us more than we can handle. Let me know how I can pray for you or be there for you. I am thankful for you. Let's make this the best year yet! ;-)