2015 trumps all other years in the 'life changes' category, and hopefully it will reign supreme for several years to come!
Like any year, there have been many highs and lows. Thankfully, sitting here looking back over the past 12 months, I can undoubtedly say there have been SO many more highs than lows and God has provided for us in greater ways than I could have ever dreamed!
Here is a quick recap of 2015's highs and lows:
Lows:
-Leaving Carmel and all our friends
-Realizing how much work our new house needed: Laundry Room, Dining room, office, master bedroom, play room, powder room, Emrie's room, Aven's room
-All the transition issues, paperwork and expenses
-Church shopping
-Making new friends
Highs:
-Phil opening the doors of AOT in Georgia ~ The reason this whole adventure started!
-HOLLAND RAE VAN GELDER'S BIRTH
-Our AMAZING neighbors and wonderful neighborhood (and swim team)
-The girls' INCREDIBLE school and all the relationships made there
-My Wednesday morning Bible Study and all those women
-Phil's parents moving to Georgia
-Plugging in at North Point Community Church
-My family visiting several times
-Saying goodbye to Bundle Up Buddy to focus on family
-Watching our family's faith grow, both individually and collectively
While these are really just some of the headlines from our year, it isn't really possible to capture all of the emotions behind each of those events, from the desperation, frustration and exhaustion to the excitement, peace and pure joy!
But as I sit here, in this moment, reflecting on 2015, the emotion that I am most overwhelmed with is gratitude. I am so thankful that God is taking us on this crazy journey. He has grown me in areas I didn't know needed growth, used my strengths in ways I didn't think I was capable and provided for us literally every step of the way.
I can't wait to see what 2016 holds...
