In January one of my best friends, Jessica, and her family came to visit! Spending time with her filled me with joy! While I wish she lived closer our bond is as close as ever!
In February Daniel Hofseth turned 18...I am overwhelmed with joy as I look back at all the miracles God has done and continues to do in his life...he was diagnosed with LEMS just before he turned 16. His strength had greatly diminished and he couldn't do the things we take for granted, like putting on his clothes or walking, without help or great effort. Now he is walking, has regained a lot of his strength, and all the glory goes to God! In June, I attended his graduation from high school and he is now attending Azusa Pacific University! God has answered our prayers!
In April, another one of my best friends and roomie, Diane, made me an auntie for the 4th time when precious Micah entered the world! What a joy and a delight he is and I am so thankful for the Chin family!
In May I decided at the last minute to attend the women's retreat at my church. I am so glad I did! God really ministered to my heart and broke me free from isolation. My niece, K, turned 12! She is a beautiful young lady and I love her with all my heart! She is loving, kind, loyal, dependable and a lot of fun to spend time with! She is also an amazing volleyball player! Then we celebrated my mom's birthday...I am so thankful that my mom is my mom! She is loving, kind, generous, encouraging, a prayer warrior, always there for me, and all around wonderful! I love her so much! After Mother's Day is my brother-in-law's birthday...he is so much fun! I am so thankful he married my sister! He is an incredible husband, father and friend.
In June was my sister's birthday! She is an amazing sister and friend...I love spending time with her. She is one who I can laugh or cry with. She always has a listening ear and a warm hug!
In September I began my 6th year teaching at Legacy Montessori, formerly called Cornerstone Christian Montessori. God has blessed me with an incredible class of students and an amazing co-teacher! I love going to work each day! For my birthday, my roomie, Faith, treated me to seeing Steven Curtis Chapman in concert! What a joyfilled night that was!
In October my nephew, R, turned 10! He is an incredible young man...he loves to play basketball and football. He has a tender heart and is always up for adventure! He is loyal, loving, kind and a lot of fun! I love spending time with him!
In November my nephew, D, turned 6! He has lost his two front teeth and his smile is even cuter! He is a bundle of energy and joy. He is kind, thoughtful, loving, and entertaining! I love every moment spent with him! My dad's birthday is also in November. I am so thankful that God chose my dad to be my dad. He is a bold prayer warrior and a man after God's own heart. He is an encourager, loving, trustworthy, helpful, wise and I love him very much! Also in November, my roomie Faith and our friend Amy spent an incredible two days at Disneyland and California Adventure!
All throughout the year I was blessed with time spent with friends...going to the movies, out to eat, seeing Wicked, bridal showers, baby showers, going to the zoo, playing games, or just talking on the phone.
God is beyond good and I am beyond blessed! I am expectantly looking forward to all the joy He has in store for me in 2013!
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