Reflecting on Christmas and the New Year

Another wonderful year full of love and joy has come and gone, and as I reflect on where God has brought us I can't help, but rejoice in His timing and His redeeming grace. From starting medical school to moving across the country, God did miss a beat when he decided this would be a year of change. And of course the biggest change adding to our family. 


I have gone through many different emotions when it comes to thinking about this baby girl and what will happen in the next few months as we prepare for her arrival. From extreme excitement to shaking fear. But, as I reflect on this year I can't deny that God has been in every moment and who am I to doubt him now. I have come to realize that things are going to change (of course), but it doesn't have to be change that I am fearful of, but instead change that I can rejoice in. So as we bring in the new year (and Chase starts off by kissing his baby girl), I have to praise God for this wonderful life he has given me and rejoice in the fact that He has His hand in everything. 

I am so grateful for the time Chase and I received going home and seeing family and friends. And to have them share in the new joy we have for this coming year. I am so grateful for the friendships and love that surrounds us, even being so far away from home. There isn't a second that goes by that I don't praise God for the people he has placed in our lives to encourage and love us unconditionally.  

So, 2011, you were full of adventure, love, excitement, and trust and 2012, I welcome you with the same open arms because I know that the Lord has his best in mind for us and I trust in Him completely. 

     Happy New Year!