As we say good-bye to 2014 and hello
to 2015 my mind has been on reflection mode; thanking God for all the goodness
of the year, processing through the hardships and anticipating what 2015 will
look like. And yes, this is about a month late, but who’s counting?! 2014 ended
with a bang and 2015 started out awesome because I surprised my family for
Christmas and spent 2 lovely weeks with my sweet sweet family who embraced me
with their deep love and encouragement.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2014
GREATEST LESSON LEARNED: That Jesus
is all I need. This world may be grand. This world may be tough. This world may
be always learning, but one thing is constant and that is my Savior!
HARDEST THING OF THE YEAR: Leaving
family, but knowing God has me in my community for a reason.
FAVORITE MEMORIES: Coaching high
school girls’ soccer. Teaching 2nd grade. Surprising my family for
Christmas. Being in two of my friends’ beautiful weddings. Taylor reunion with
the Ladies Lounge. Weekend at J-Fanky’s home. Running with Kristin this summer.
Indy adventure with Kat. Swinging in the park with Laura and Brooklyn! Lots of
skype dates. High school lock-in. Book
Club. Adventures with Emma. Seoul conquest. 22nd Birthday. “Christmas
Morning” with the Houser's family. Acting out the nativity scene. Many “dates” with Evelyn
and Caleb. Women’s ministry events. Bubble Tea with Dereck and Christy one last
time. Days alone. Bubble Tea with Nicole. Running ½ marathon in Korea. New apartment.
Staff Retreat in the mountains. Christmas market. Going to IKEA in Korea. And so
so so many more that I know I am forgetting at the moment, but they will come
back to me another time! J
WHAT I LOVED MOST ABOUT 2014: the
memories. the growings. the moments of soaking in God’s incredible love for me.
the joys among stretching moments.
LOOK FORWARD TO 2015
WANT TO LEARN: how to pray through
spiritual battles and not let the things of this world consume my mind, but
instead soak in God’s truth always.
WANT TO GET BETTER AT: I so desperately
want to get better at resting, relaxing and taking care of myself. I spend so
much time taking care of others that I forget about me and drain my body until
it screams at me with no energy and headaches. Sabbath days are being strived
for this year.
BIGGEST GOAL: Working on praying
constantly through-out my day. I want to have that deep imitate relational
relationship with my Savior throughout my whole day. There is nothing in this world that I can do
alone and without HIM!
I am pressing into and holding onto
the promises that 2015 will be awesome. There are many unknowns in this year,
but I so trust my Savior that He knows the desires of my heart and that
following Him is the best thing I can do this year! Happy New Year!
Love, Daniella
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