Another Year Gone By...

I turned 31 on Tuesday...bummer...I didn't mind 30 but 31 is yuck because now I am IN my thirties! And that makes me feel old...Nah, I really never feel older...but taking in all the things that have occured this last year, sometimes I feel like I have aged...So, I am going to list the important things that I have learned or been reminded of this past year...

1. I have been reminded of the POWER of PRAYER.
2. I have learned what incredible people I have in my life.
3. I have been reminded of how much I truly love my family-unconditionally-through the good and the difficult.
4. I have learned how hard I want to work at good communication with the ones I love.
5. I have been reminded of how important it is to build one another up and not tear them down.
6. I have learned what is really valuable in life.
7. I have been reminded that I need to be in the Word everyday.
8. I have learned that all the "stuff" in life doesn't matter - the people in your life do.
9. I have been reminded how important it is to have strong role models to help guide you and encourage you.
10. I have learned patience, forgiveness, optimism, and faithfulness can get me thru most things.
11. I have learned what true friendship is and how I want to be a better friend to those I have.
12. I have been reminded that each day we have is a gift and things can change so quickly.
13. I have learned there is NO SITUATION that God cannot get you through!!!!!!!
14. I have been reminded just how thankful I am for everything in my life.

I could keep going but I will stop there. I am going to try each year now to reflect on the important things and make goals for the next year. Have a great weekend!