Recap 2010

Wow, December 26th already?

Today as I was getting healthy groceries at the grocery store (yuck) I was thinking about how fast the last year has gone and how much it has brought with it.

Most notably and excitable, this year brought my engagement to Gavin. We were at the talking about the future without explicitly saying terms like "marriage" at the end of 2009. We both knew it was going to happen, but it wasn't until the beginning of 2010 that we admitted that it was what we were both wanting. And once it was talked about, it was put into motion. April of this year he proposed. Best day of my life thus far, without a doubt.

A few months later I left my job in Itasca. A hard desision to make, but one sought out in prayer and discussion with those I love and trust. I made my heart open for God to make new movements in my life, and it was one of the best decisions I have made in my adult life.

I bought a house!! I left off most of the torture that was house buying in this blog. It was nothing like they show on HGTV and quite possibly one of the most stressful things in my life. We almost bought 3 houses, and finally landed at "the one" which flooded right before closing. Still, we got it and love it and are enjoying the process of making it ours. I don't see us leaving anytime in the next 10 years though after how stressful it was to get here.

I began the ball rolling on opening a preschool. God has been a big factor in this, far bigger than my own desire, but it has been a blessing in my life as well. To have my family and Gavin's family, and most notably Gavin, standing beside me through this whole process I have learned more about all of them and about myself. I look forward to where this goes in the coming years.

The next six months are going to be crazy... working on the finishing touches of our wedding, continue to make this house a home, beginning the licensing aspect of a preschool.... so much to do! I feel incredibly blessed to know that it's going to be another great year. I had struggles in 2010, as I'm sure I will in 2011, but God's grace and mercy in my life has yet to cause more than I can handle.

I am thankful for so many friends and family that we apart of this past year and look forward to their presence and love in the year to come!