Goodbye 2010

Wow! Isn't it hard to believe that we are already at the end of January 2011? Wasn't yesterday New Years Eve? Well for me, this month has just flown by! Though I hate to admit it, I have been in sort of a fog this past month. I feel like I am just beginning to come out of it. I also have to admit to you that I am glad to see 2010 go. It was a very difficult year.

2010 felt much like a marathon to me. We were constantly pushing ourselves physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Many times I had to cry out to God for that second wind. He of course was always faithful. Just when I felt like I couldn't make it any farther, He was always there encouraging me. He was truly the oxygen that I was breathing. If it weren't for Him, I am sure I wouldn't have made it through. Many times I just felt like quitting. I became so tired of the fight. When 2010 was almost at an end, I took one more deep breath and pushed my way through. All of a sudden, 2010 was behind me and 2011 was staring me in the face.

I am sure we have all watched a race at some point in our lives. No matter how conditioned the athlete is, he is always breathing hard at the end and possibly a little shaky. New Years Eve was the finish line for me for some reason. When I reached it, I just kind of collapsed. I was so drained that I have been breathing hard and a little shaky ever since. I am so thankful that God did bring us through. Thanks for all of your prayers and support. I am finally feeling a little rested and ready to start another race.

Speaking of new races, Nathaniel will be having his surgery in only 6 short days! I will keep all of you updated so check back here often next week. Also, I plan on posting a couple of my songs on here pretty soon. Any of you who really know me, know that music is one of my passions and how I talk to the Lord most of the time. I am excited to share with ya'll, so check back often.

Remember, no matter what you are going through, God can be your oxygen. Psalm 9:10 says, "Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." He won't let you down!