Sometimes I stop and think about what God has done in my life over the past few years and become overwhelmed by the amount of blessings he has given me. Over this past year, my Mom had a broken leg and has had a blood clot, which tested our family's strength and endurance. Something that i have noticed through this experience is how supportive our church family is. I have had some of the BEST food I've ever indulged myself in this past year, thanks to my church. Not only that, but we've had church members stay at our house (both during the day and overnight) to take care of my Mom and Gabby (my sister) and I have stayed over at other peoples houses. I guess all I can really say is through watching my church family become such an amazing support system I now know how to be a good friend towards people in my church that may need a little extra help. I know that my family has felt unworthy of the support that has been shown through our church and blessed to be apart of such an amazing church. What can I say? God will ALWAYS be a light in a dark tunnel and bless us through a storm. I also find peace in the thought of God finding glory in the midst of pain. My church family has clearly been the finger prints of God.
My Mom, by far is one of my biggest heroes, because through this painful year she has had, she still manages to bring glory to God no matter what she does. Every time I see her, she seems to be stronger and happier. She has been an amazing influence in my life and is someone that I would like to form my relationship with God after.
Not only has our church family been an amazing support system, and my Mom has been stronger than ever, but my Dad has been working his head off to be the best Dad ever, and let me just tell you, he has succeeded. Not only is he my youth leader and probably my most favorite man in the world, he also does laundry and has played Mr. Mom for the past five months. He is the strongest, most intelligent and funniest guy I know. I really want to be as supportive and as Godly he is when I get older. He has a lot of patience that have helped him with a household full of hormonal girls (and two dogs).
I am just a by standard of what has happened to my family this year. I have some of the greatest people in my life and the list is too long for me to go through. Basically, these people have shown me how to be a true and mature person in Christ. They have taught me how to be a great person in general.
To be honest, I am terrified of what God is doing in my life. God always manages to revolutionize my life. I guess I'm going to have to give him the reigns and see where he's going to take me, who knows... maybe, Africa? :)
Have a revolutionized New Years!
