on friday afternoons before i leave school, i try to clean off the whiteboard in my 6th grade classroom. i don't just mean wipe it off, but actually clean it so that it gleams white and the new week can begin fresh the following monday. a new year feels like that to me. the old one with its laughable moments, delicious memories. tear streaked days, and ah-ha moments has finally come to an end. and instead of being mundane, the cycle of another year offers hope of trying again, and maybe getting a couple of things right this time aroud. someone sent the following questions my way along with thoughts toward goal setting as well. i think i need to start here.
REFLECTIONS:
In 2008
REFLECTIONS:
In 2008
I learned to…trust God more and Scott too.
I grew most in…letting go of fear (though its mostly just the roots growing underground in this growth department, but growth none the less.)
Another way I saw myself growing was…seeing the futility of an ulitmatum.
One of my best adventures was…falling in love.
I saw/knew God was doing something when…the fear fell away and in the words of Sara Groves "something changed".
A real gift from God was…(is) the companionship of life together with Scott in marriage.
Something I really enjoyed doing more of was…kissing. ;)
One of the happiest memories of 2008 I’d like to freeze in my mind…so many to choose from! But I would have to say, (1) one of the happiest was walking into church on April 20th, and seeing Scott worship the Lord with all of his being. In that moment I knew that I desired to spend my life beside this man and no other.
(2) Walking down the aisle and back and seeing so many incredible people who have loved me throughout my life and who blessed Scott and I by coming to our wedding.
I was really brave when…???
Something I’ve grieved about this year was…the deep wounds my friend is bravely and honestly facing while holding on to hope.
I’m still trying to learn what God wants to teach me through this hard experience…attempting to make a difference in the life of a student severely below grade level.
The best word of advice or encouragement I can remember is…from a wise woman at my shower who has been married for 25+ years. She said, "When your husband says something that can be interpreted two ways, choose to interpret it the better way."
One thing I’m looking forward to in 2009 is…learning what it means to be a fun wife, hiking more often, and hopefully snowshoeing!
I grew most in…letting go of fear (though its mostly just the roots growing underground in this growth department, but growth none the less.)
Another way I saw myself growing was…seeing the futility of an ulitmatum.
One of my best adventures was…falling in love.
I saw/knew God was doing something when…the fear fell away and in the words of Sara Groves "something changed".
A real gift from God was…(is) the companionship of life together with Scott in marriage.
Something I really enjoyed doing more of was…kissing. ;)
One of the happiest memories of 2008 I’d like to freeze in my mind…so many to choose from! But I would have to say, (1) one of the happiest was walking into church on April 20th, and seeing Scott worship the Lord with all of his being. In that moment I knew that I desired to spend my life beside this man and no other.
(2) Walking down the aisle and back and seeing so many incredible people who have loved me throughout my life and who blessed Scott and I by coming to our wedding.
I was really brave when…???
Something I’ve grieved about this year was…the deep wounds my friend is bravely and honestly facing while holding on to hope.
I’m still trying to learn what God wants to teach me through this hard experience…attempting to make a difference in the life of a student severely below grade level.
The best word of advice or encouragement I can remember is…from a wise woman at my shower who has been married for 25+ years. She said, "When your husband says something that can be interpreted two ways, choose to interpret it the better way."
One thing I’m looking forward to in 2009 is…learning what it means to be a fun wife, hiking more often, and hopefully snowshoeing!
2 comments:
Beth, your words and thoughts are beautiful and flawless, as usual. I wish I could be as well thought out and eloquent as you, especially since I have 5 years on you, but alas...I hope your new year is one of joy and blessings.
I love this reflection of 2008! Won't it be so awesome to see this list for 2009! Until then, let's enjoy the process! xoxo.
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