A story of God's goodness: 2019 Christmas Letter

My 2019 year in Review

As I look back on 2019, I find that it is full of smiles, good laughs, tears, stressful days, overwhelming days, joyful days, and EVERY SINGLE DAY was full of BLESSINGS.

Because at the end of every day, whether it was good or bad, I had much to be thankful for.

I know some years I haven't always seen the blessings. BUT...this year was different. This year my eyes and heart wanted a more joyous year and I looked for the good. The good that God gives. Even on hard days I always tried to remember the good.

Why is my perspective so different this year? I'm not sure. I've even wondered if this was an "easier" year. But if I shared with you all my "down" days it really wasn't as if every day was all "peachy wonderful." This year was full of growth, change, and many FIRSTS!

#1 First: In January I went to Disney World!

My first time going to Disney World and being in Florida for that matter. My family went on our first family vacation since my sister-in-law joined our family and it was a very fun trip!

Animal Kingdom was probably my fav. Look at that beauty!

Climbing around Swiss Family Robinson's Tree House

Emma was a trouper and did really on our 10 day vacation.

Family photo with Minnie and Mickey.

Crazy enough the weather was nice only 4 out of the 10 days and I ended up wearing winter type clothing more than once!

We also got to eat lunch at Belle's Castle. <3

#2 First: First time kayaking down our family creek in APRIL!

Also first time experiencing "rapids" in a kayak.

#3 First: Turned a decade older. A good year to turn 30 and see many beautiful sunrises and sunsets.

#4 First: First official girls weekend with some of my KC friends since I moved back to SD. Also first time using Airbnb to rent our lake house. Loved the lake house and would totally do it again!

We don't talk everyday but these three are soul sisters. I'm so thankful for them.

#5 First: First time being a published Author!

This year was the year that my book, "God is good, even when life is hard" finally got published! It's been a long, healing, hard, and growing experience. I have grown so much through the 5 years or writing the book. I officially became an author in September when my book became available for purchase at Westbow Press and Amazon. Amazingly you can now find it at other bookstores! :)

#6 First: First time starting my own business and getting an LLC. Sunshine Fresh, LLC cleaning services will sure be busy in 2020. Whoop! :) The job change has been smooth and I really enjoy the new job and being an entrepreneur. :)
(Sorry, I don't take pictures of toilets and dirty floors so no picture. haha.)

Lastly #7 First: Well, not necessarily a first, but a full year of being an auntie. And a few other wonderful moments from the year.

First time showing Emma about the wonder of Essential Oils. She does love her "kid kit."