looking back

In 2005 I…
Discovered some of my true family
Faced disappointment, and saw it work out for the better
Faced disappointment and am still wondering why
Received a gift that blew me away
Faced feeling useless
Saw a friend hurting beyond what I could cure
Received Alpha, a position I never thought I could fulfill
Met some of the most incredible people in one week in Mexico
Met one of my best friends, Joshua
Prayed a lot
Was blessed with trying to fill shoes I can never fill, Carrie
Watched two of my best friend’s receive a miracle, Aarlynn
Got to know another of my good friends better, Laura
Saw God’s strength as Greg spoke at his daughters funeral
Took a road trip with my baby sister
Began Alpha training
Felt for the first time
Watched the joy in June’s eyes
Walked through a fog in faith
Looked into the eyes of a man who had survived against all odds
Had someone risk their life for me
Found a brother
Learned to trust
Learned to lean
Learned to stand
Learned to lift up
Lost a great friend
Saw who really mattered
Failed
Was able to do something I never thought I could
Studied, a lot
Faced my fears
Fell in love
Cried
Discovered an incredible friend, Wendy
Watched Karen and Seth get married
Slept in my car
Bathed in a sink at San Jose City Hall
Laughed, a lot
Slammed my door in the face of my best friend
Discovered two of my passions
Saw 13 beautiful people grow in incredible ways
Climbed a big tree, many times
Made a movie
Had a dance party on the stage of Dr. Phil
Felt lost
Found peace
Grew beyond measure
The most important thing I think I learned this year
How to love more like Christ