A Peek Into the 2010 and a Glance at 2009

Every year that passes only confirms what I already suspected: I am meant to lead a simple life. The extraordinary things that I will do will be confined to the admiration of those who know me most and love me best and I am content with this.

I think of this little piece of Internet/my blog as a place to record different things that make up who I've been, who I am and who I am becoming.

What a spectacular year 2009 was for me. I feel like I grew up this year in ways I don't know if I can quite explain. From flying to Iowa to spending so many happy days by the lake with my sisters and Carmen-I feel like every month holds something I treasure dearly.

It's strange I feel this way because there were also quite a few storm clouds through out the year. It was in those times, when my dad lost his job and my dear brother moved away that I felt sure this was the wind that would blow me away but here I am. It's amazing what God equips us to survive.

I was so certain in early Spring of last year that I would finish my book. I laugh when I think about it now. You want to know something? I honestly get rather frightened when I think of my book being actually finished. When there is no more Madalie what will become of me? So I think this fear keeps me from really working hard at it. Does this make any sense at all?

This new year brings with it so much of last year: I am still spending my days watching Carmen and I babysit two other children twice a week. I am blessed in the work I do-really, truly blessed!

I started an online Bible College (AMES institute of Ministry) and am trying to get my degree in Christian Counseling. It will take me a LONG time but it gives me something to keep busy with.

The girls and I are going to cook our way through two American Girl cookbooks (excluding a few recipes) by this Summer. I will take pictures of what we make and put them here for you to enjoy :)

I feel like I have to mention the fact that I moved upstairs into Ben's room because it has changed my life so much. I got rid of SO much junk and feel so much better about myself. Almost like a part of me is brand new LOL!

So far everything with our new church (http://www.saintpatrickpc.org/) is wonderful. I am teaching Sunday School to the 2&3 and the kids really enjoy the Youth Group. The building itself is SO pretty (check out the link above) and the music and preaching are very refreshing. :)

We will celebrate our one year anniversary this Easter!

From a spiritual stand point my life has it's highs and lows. I know I don't think about, appreciate, trust and love God near as much as I should but daily God does different things for me that I don't deserve. He knows better than I do that I don't deserve them and yet He still gives them to me-He is so astonishing! ;)

Well I think you have endured enough of my scribblings ;)

elizabeth a.

A Note about the Pictures: (from left to right)

1. I don't really know how to play the guitar ;P

2. Gracie Anne getting cozy witht the Snowman thing :)

3. My ring....just playing around with photo shop :D

4. A part of my new room :D

5. Me and our very awesome dog Sadie ^.^