Let Jesus be in your heart, eternity in your spirit, the world under your feet, the will of God in your actions. Let the love of God shine forth from you!! This my prayer.

As I reflect over the past year I must admit that it is one that I would rather not re-live. God is good though and He gave MUCH grace where it was needed. WHAT would I have done without HIM?! His hand came through so clearly in many events.

January: allowing me the privilege of a good day at a close friends wedding
February: meeting with a wonderful genetic doctor and a neurosurgeon
March: lots of appointments with a wonderful therapist who kept my muscles from getting so tight and painful
April: an appointment with a neurosurgeon in Philly
May: surgery
June: seeing positive changes, enjoying a good day at a close cousin's wedding and enjoying the privilege of a fun day in DC with my youth group
July: a family outing and youth fellowship meetings
August: a GREAT visit my "programmer" also a few fun days at a cabin with mom's family
September: seeing/feeling MANY wonderful results from surgery, enjoying fun activities with various friends, family, and my youth group, also having less pain
October: a good 2 1/2 weeks at home with my sister while the rest of the family went to Kenya (we were glad to have them back again though) :)
November: back to SCHOOL two days a week
December: thanking God for His healing hand in my life and trusting Him with His plans for my life

As I look around me I see many hurting people and realize the tremendous blessings I have. I pray God will give strength and direction to do my part in reaching out to them, showing them His love through my life.

May God bless you all this Christmas season with much peace, joy, and happiness! Let's not forget the reason for the season.