In a Year.....

It's been a long road. As I look back at all the God has brought us through and look into the greatness that He has placed before us, I am amazed by His works once again.

One year ago this Sunday Dad and I made the trek to Texas after Easter service. Lots of mixed feelings. Wondering where God was leading us, but knowing that He did indeed have something in store. Never would've guessed the connection that he would make that week with his now pastor. God is so gracious and surprising all the time.

Everyday that I look down and see the word tattoo-ed on my foot "Carried" I am reminded that is was through the desert that God carried me and brought me to where I am. St. Louis was not an easy eight years. There were many tears. Many trying times. Many nights of wondering where God was in all of this. Many lunches with Dad trying to make sense of it all. Tears still come to my eyes when I think of those long conversations about Where God's hand was in all that was going on.

As I sit here tonight. IN TEXAS! =) Knowing that God brought me through everything that He did for the ultimate goal of bringing Him Glory, I can see that it truly was for a reason! God has
stretched beyond measure and challenged me more than I thought I ever would be. God is continually growing me and changing me. I pray everyday that I am transforming into the person that he has called me to be. The thought of disappointing Him, or not doing him justice with the position I have been given scares the mess out of me!

I am so blessed to have walked the path that I have and grateful for the story that I can tell of God's grace and mercy every step of the way.