Favorite Moments of 2007

Before looking forward to 2008, I can't help but remember by favorite moments of 2007. This is my own personal top 10 list (in no particular order!) I encourage you to make your own top 10 and thank the Lord for all of the incredible blessings in your life!

1. My sweet Emily asked Jesus to be the Lord of her life. Can't imagine anything better!


2. No more diapers! Little Jake is potty trained, at least for the most part! A very proud "Mommy moment!"


3. Took the family to see Tobymac, Barlow Girl, and Thousand Foot Crutch in concert. One of the best nights ever. We sang and danced our hearts out! There's nothing boring about worshipping our Lord!


4. The kids learned to water ski! My dad found some little training skis and we tried them out this summer. There is nothing cuter than a tiny little one smiling and laughing while skiing along behind the boat.


5. Many family adventures! My favorite was when we went to Six Flags on a rainy, stormy day (We had been given free tickets that could only be used on that day! So, we decided to brave it!) As it turns out, there weren't many other people interested in being there in the yucky weather, so we had the park almost to ourselves! It was the only time that I've ever been the only person on a roller coaster. I sat in the front row all by myself - hands in the air, laughing and screaming the whole way!


6. My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary. We went back to the mountains of Arkansas (where we first met) and spent a wonderful week in a beautiful cabin on top of a mountain. It was incredible!


7. Our first year debt free! We actually got out of debt in December 06, but we really got to enjoy it this year! (I highly recommend Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University - it's made a huge difference in our finances!!!)


8. Had the opportunity to teach the Pure and Holy Passion study. It was the most incredible, most rewarding and life-changing experience of my life. How freeing it was to lay it all down - all of my struggles, doubts, and fears and see that our Lord can make something beautiful out of brokenness. He can shine brightly in our transparency. I've never been more in love or more excited about my Lord.


9. Saw Chris Tomlin in concert with some very good friends. Chris led worship at several of the Bible studies that I was a part of in college at Texas A&M. It was so amazing to see what God will do in the life of a regular guy fully surrendered to the Lord. It was an incredible night of worship!


10. So thankful for the abundant goodness of the Lord this year! He is faithful through it all.... good times and bad, joyful and painful...I'm so excited about this new opportunity to serve Him within the women's ministry of our church. I can't wait to see all that He has in store.