20 Things About 2011

I did this recap last year, and thought it would be fun to do again!

1. What did you do in 2011 that you had never done before?
I watched my husband be ordained as a pastor. I found pinterest (love!). I went to a NHRA drag race (so random, but it was fun!)

2. Did you keep your New Year's Resolutions and will you make more for next year?
I don't really get into making resolutions.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Some dear friends of ours adopted a precious baby girl this year.

4. Did anyone close to you die?
Yes. My Nanny (dad's mom) passed away in September. It was unexpected and there are times that I think about her and still can't believe she's gone. I'm so thankful to know that I will see her again one day! This is my brother, sister and I with our Poppa.

5. What places have you visited?

Savannah, Statesboro, Panama City Beach, Blowing Rock, and Gatlinburg

   
6. What would you like to have in 2012 that you lacked in 2011?
Same thing as last year...and the five years before that...a sweet, precious baby to call my own and make me a mommy. But more than that, a true joy that comes only from the Lord and who He is, and has nothing to do with my circumstances.

7. What date from 2011 will remain etched in your memory and why?
April 2, 2011 - my sister's wedding day! August 31, 2011 - my last day at my old job. What a glorious day that was!

8. What was your biggest achievement this year?
God answering our prayers and providing a way for Chad to work full time and allowing me to be able to stay at home - hopefully preparing me to be a stay-at-home-mom. Only He knows....

9. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Nothing major. I came back from youth camp with a cold that turned into an ear infection that lasted for about a month. Not fun at all.

10. What was the best thing you bought?
Our new closet organization system. It still makes me happy to walk in there and see it. =)

 

11. Where did most of your money go?

Bills. Blah.

12. What song will always remind you of 2011?
With Everything by Hillsong United. - we saw them live in concert two times this year and there is nothing that can describe what an amazing worship experience it was. Singing this song with thousands of other people will be something I will always remember.

13. What do you wish you would have done more of?
Same as last year...spent more in depth time in the Word and with my Jesus; prayed more; reached out more to others instead of being so self-absorbed; blogged more, ate healthier and did some form of exercise ;-)

14. What do you wish you would have done less of?
Been less connected to social media outlets and just "been still" a little more.

15. What was your favorite TV program?
Oh, so many...Up All Night, Once Upon a Time, M0dern Family, all of the Real H0usewives, The Batchel0r, The 0ffice, Ch0pped and I'm sure some others that I'm forgetting about right now.

16. What was the best book you read this year?
Again, I would like to do better about reading more books in the coming year. I did read Heaven Is For Real and I thought it was sweet.

17. What was your favorite film of the year?
Definitely The Help. I loved that movie!

18. What did you do on your birthday and how old were you?
This year I turned 31. I had lunch with sweet friends and then a lovely dinner with my husband. It was simple, but sweet!

19. What national/world event stirred you the most?
The Royal Wedding! I remember sitting at my desk at work and trying to watch bits and pieces of the ceremony. I was able to see the kiss on the balcony live. =)

20. Who was the best new person you met?
This year I met several more precious friends that I have made through blogging. If you had told me a couple of years ago that I would make such sweet friends on the Internet and then meet them in real life, I would never have believed you!

Heather and I met for the first time in Gatlinburg and then met up again when she visited where I live! Love this girl and I'm so thankful for her!

And, I met more sweet blogging friends at an ornament exchange. 

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2011 has been quite a year! Honestly, I cannot wait for it to be over. This year has been a year full of trials and hardships, and at times I've had a hard time seeing the Lord's hand in it all. There have also been some joyous moments and answers to prayers that I'm so thankful for. I know that He loves me and is in control of each and every thing, but that doesn't mean that life isn't still hard.

Once again, I pray with all of my heart that 2012 will hold answers to many prayers and that God would do exceedingly, abundantly, beyond BEYOND all that I could ever imagine.  He alone is able!