As 2018 comes to a close I have done a lot of self-reflection and long-term processing. This past year taught me about love, patience, pain, and a new experience. I am so lucky to have gotten the opportunities and experiences that I did. There is so much I can look forward to from the beginning of the new year to summer, and even the ending of 2019.
I learned a lot about God, myself, culture, and the world. Each adventure has better prepared me for the next season God is leading me into. This next year is going to grow me as I am blessed with seeing Kingdom on earth and people bringing me happiness in life.
There will be times of victory and defeat, but with my God I can find courage in His Truth to bounce back even faster. In the things that work in my favor, I want to continue to cherish and recognize the goodness of my Heavenly Father.
Thank you so much for supporting this crazy adventure and for walking this journey with me! God has done so much through this journey and I’ve only been gone 3 months.
Here are 11 things to look forward to in 2019 with me:
- Not having to say you will see me next year anymore
- A series called “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Buses”
- A series called “Christ’s Love Language”
- Stories of the adventures of trying delicious and mysterious food
- The reunion I will have with my mom when she flies out to India
- Joining in on the lessons I am learning
- Experiencing my new found love for foreign language worship songs
- Hearing what is like building community/living with a squad who loves well
- Being a part of the deep intentional connections and friendships we’re forming
- The flood of emotions as I am welcomed home by my family & friends
- Helping and encouraging me as I reintegrate into America
Going into this new year is the perfect time for me to continue to be present and focus on living a simpler life. I know God is going to bring nothing but peace and happiness.
