Merry and Bright

As 2013 comes to a close, I think about all of the things that made this an extremely eventful year. A year of good laughs, eye-opening experiences, and some tears too...

1. I went to Haiti for the first time this year. I spent a week with the Mission of Hope Organization. I was blown away by the beauty of these precious people. I can't wait to go back for 2 WEEKS in 2014.

2. I directed Vacation Bible School at my church this past summer! Over 500 children, youth, and adults all loving and praising Jesus! It was an amazing week! {I'll be the Director again this year!!}

3. I spent a very fun weekend back in The Woodlands, Texas with some family friends I've grown up with! Nick and I have been friends for 20 years!

4. We found out my Dad has Metastatic Melanoma. {Not a good thing, and I refuse to Google it.} Cancer sucks. He has been sticking to a very strict diet and has lost a bunch of weight. I pray God has His merciful hand in all of this. Emilee created a benefit horse show "Kickin' Cancer" at her school, St. Andrews University, and it was a huge success! Lots of money raised for Cancer Research! 

5. I turned 22 this year!! {I don't know about you, but I feel old...} I celebrated with my sweet family and my Nana who turned 77 this year. Our birthdays are 55 years and 5 days apart.

6. Mama and I spent many nights at football games cheering for our favorite football player! We love #37!! Go Huskies!

7. Rhett's best friend, Sam, was diagnosed with Lymphoma! The Wainman family is like extended family! We are on #TeamWainman and we are all going to KICK CANCER to the curb!!

8. I am 2 semesters away from graduating from the University of Central Florida! I love Elementary Education and cannot wait to start my internship in 2014!! 

9. I LOVED cheering for my UCF KNIGHT boys as they kicked butt on the football field this year! Can't wait to watch them play in their first ever BCS Bowl Game in school history! Go Knights! #ChargeOn #BeatBaylor

10. I'm so thankful for all of my family and friends and the memories I've made in 2013!! 

Here's to 2014!! A year of more good memories, graduating from college, and experiencing all that this life has to offer! I hope that this holiday season reminds you to stop and thank God for all the things in your life! He is Good and His love for us never ends!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!