July: I went back to Colorado to welcome home one of my oldest and dearest friends, Robert, from his mission to Arizona. He gave 2 years of his life to the Lord and touched many people's lives. He came home different than he left, but changed for the better, and still my bosom friend.
August: I fell in love. It's as simple as that. I've only been in love one other time, but this time it was different. It happened when I was least expecting it, with someone I had barely given a second thought before, and it was perfect. He is everything I have ever wanted in all the ways I didn't expect.
September: I learned to trust God's plan. The guy I loved had just moved 800 miles away to California and I didn't know what would happen to our relationship. He asked me to date other people, which I didn't want to do, but tried because I cared about him enough to support what he needed. And right then, a relationship fell into my lap. He was perfect for that exact time, and once I surrendered the control, God showed me how to be in two places at once, fully present and honest...and it worked.
October: I found out what it meant to miss someone so badly it physically hurt. I broke down in public for the first time ever, but the embarrassment was countered with unconditional love and friendship from one of my best friends here. On the upside, I got a ticket to go to California over Christmas break to see HIM!! Then it was just a matter of getting through the next couple months.
November: That month went by so fast I barely had time to think. I got to go home for Thanksgiving with a few of my siblings and was simply engulfed in gratitude for everything beautiful in my life. I had some really great conversations with my parents and some close friends that gave me such a deep peace. It was wonderful.
December: Well, that brings us to the present. In 10 short days I'll be one plane ride away from the beginning of 11 very happy days in California, during which many adventures will be had. I can't wait to tell you all about them in the new year!
Thank you for being here and catching up with me; even though it was only a fraction of everything that's happened in the last few months, it covered the most important things. I really do want to blog more, so I give my solemn vow that my New Year's resolution will be to pop in here a lot more often :) Cheers!
