2011 Reflections

Near the end of every December I write up a blog about what I've learn't over the past year. It's something that gives me perspective and that will later be a reminder of another step in the journey that God has me on.

These are the major lessons that 2011 taught me:

1. Change is inevitable - usually painful - but always worth it

2. Sometimes God takes people out of your life to make room for new people

3. I need to hold my dreams, hopes, plans and my very life with open hands and allow God to take and do with them what he pleases.

4. Tomorrow is not guaranteed therefore nothing & no one should be taken for granted

5. I need to not be so serious

6. Spontaneity is a must

7. God's timing is perfect and patience is key.

8. The plans I create for myself are so small compared to the plans God has in mind.

I am so thankful for where God has taken me this year. There has been tears, heartache and loneliness but it's ended in wholeness, joy and a renewed hope & vision. I just stumbled upon a blog I wrote on Jan 3rd of this year in which I listed what 2011 was going to be for me....and it's crazy to look at that and see the process I went through in order for the majority of those desires to come to fruition.

This year has been phenomenal! I never expected to be where I am now, to be close to the people I am, to have the job I have and not to mention all the opportunities I've received. I am so blessed and thankful for the journey that God has me on. No matter how tough it may be at times, I wouldn't change any of it for the world!
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