Looking back at 2014, there were a lot of happy moments, some very big sad moments, things that we celebrated, and things that we were blessed to do/have. My last post was about the loss that we experienced at the beginning of 2014, which you can read more about here. Moving forward from that day, it took a lot of strength when feelings of sadness and grief overwhelmed me, and those feelings came in different doses each month. Looking back, I have MUCH to be thankful for, despite the pain I felt. So this post is all about celebration. Though this year has been hard for me emotionally, I look back and can see so much good that has happened. I will choose joy when I look at this past year instead of sadness & bitterness. The Lord has been good to me, and has drawn me closer to Him.
The verses Romans 8:38-39 have brought a whole new meaning to me and has been a foundation that I have stood on. "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." Isn't that good?! :)
As I wrote down things that happened over the past year in my journal, I had a sense of joy. Knowing that there is so much ahead of me, and that God continues to guide my steps the whole way. Life is such a journey, and at the young age of 27, I'm really starting to see that more and more. I have been given much love, grace, forgiveness, peace, joy, trust, and then more grace.
As you scroll through the photos of the past year of my life, I pray that you are able to do the same inventory in your own life over this past year, seeing and knowing that God has been good to you! I'd love to know what God has done in your life, so feel free to share :)!
Looking forward to all that is ahead in 2015,
Becky!
- Surrounded by love
- Attended Jearen's Great Grandmother's Funeral who lived to be 100!
- Celebrated Valentine's Day with my Love
- Witnessed our friends Kent & Lindsay get engaged
- Took a trip with Jearen to Vegas
- Celebrated Maggie's 1st birthday
- Blessed with a fancy dinner to Bob's Steakhouse from Jearen's Company
- Took my first trip to Canton, TX and came home with an M
- Put lights on our patio and made it feel complete (after a forever long remodel)
- Attended several Rangers Games
- Bought a new car
- Supported & cheered on students at Fine Arts
- Took a 24 hr trip to Pflugerville, TX to see my nieces perform in a dance recital
- Took a weekend trip to visit my parents in Matagorda, TX
- Surprised by an early birthday party for me in May from my preschool class (birthday in July)
- Attended a Color Bash at The Tree Student Ministries
- Took Maggie to Bark @ The Park
- Took a 24 hr trip with Jearen to Memphis, TN
- Swam in Dad & Sherry's new pool
- Celebrated turning 27 with friends at Hard 8 in Roanoke
- Celebrated the 4th of July & Birthday in Stephenville with family
- Went to Camp with the students at Abundant Life
- Celebrated 4 years of marriage
- Took trip to Estes Park, CO with students from ALC
- Finally took my teaching certification test & passed!
- Celebrated Jearen's 26th birthday at Babe's & Top Golf
- Shared my testimony at Thrive (Women's event at ALC)
- Survived Jearen's long travels for work from August - October (and picked him up from the airport with signs)
- Had our friend Kent move in with us
- Began Fine Arts practice for 2015
- Attended the State Fair with Kent & Lindsay
- Spent a weekend with family for Hansen Oktoberfest
- Went on our 2nd annual date to the Pumpkin Patch
- Shared a meal & tears & laughter around a dinner table at Friendsgiving
- Shared 12 dates of Christmas with Jearen
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