I can't believe its 2010 already. Seriously I still think it January sometimes. The older I get the faster time seems to fly by. Well instead of Christmas Cards I do New Year's Posts.
A Lot Happened in 2009. Unfortunately, me growing was not one of them. One day. One day. Many other amazing things happened though.
Best moments of 2009:
Seeing the life of a little boy change after surgeons spent 6 hours fixing his face. Caring for a man, who's life was about to change with the use of his arm. Spending a week in Virginia with my best friend, Sarah. Spending a week with friends fighting a powerful river. Helping Dani with her new little girl and playing with the other one. Traveling and spending time with family and friends who make a difference in my life. Spending the night with my sisters at the David Archuleta Concert.
Worst moments of 2009:
Watching a mother beg and plead for her 16 year old daughter to wake up after being shot in the face. Letting a friend go. Working 3-4 nurses short every shift this summer--can we say burnout! Fighting the feelings of failure.
Biggest surprise of 2009:
Finding out Sarah was going to Colorado, Tanner to South Carolina, Jordan to the Philippines, and Kevin to Brazil. Discovering Amber was going to have a little girl.
What I would change about 2009 if I could:
I wouldn't waste so much time. I would spend more time on my knees and in the scriptures. I would be more patient with myself. I would've spent more time with friends outside of work. I would've had more faith in my Savior, my Father--in His plan for my life.
Greatest accomplishment of 2009:
Paying off my car and having the deed in my hand. Traveling around Central America on a boat doing surgeries and meeting amazing people.
Quote of 2009:
There is significant truth in the notion that much of what happens to us is unexpected and not in our control. However—and this is most vital and critical to understand—the things of greatest ultimate importance to us are largely in our control and are within the scope of our agency.
Cecil S. Samuelson
We increase our love for our Heavenly Father and demonstrate that love by aligning our thoughts and actions with God’s word. His pure love directs and encourages us to become more pure and holy. It inspires us to walk in righteousness—not out of fear or obligation but out of an earnest desire to become even more like Him because we love Him.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Favorite movie discovered in 2009:
Star Trek, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince, Up, and Avatar
Favorite book discovered in 2009:
Catching Fire, City of Bones Series, Hush Hush, Demon King, Dragon Heir, Fire, Hourglass Door.
Favorite song discovered in 2009:
She is Love by Parachute; Waiting for Yesterday by David Archuleta; Evacuate the Dance Floor by Casacada; My Life Would Suck Without You Kelly Clarkson; Songs by Paramore
Most important spiritual thing learned in 2009:
Heavenly Father is there. He listens and answers even the smallest prayers. The Atonement is more than forgiveness--it is the power I need to change into who I need to become.
Scariest moment of 2009:
Buying my house in August. I have never spent that much money at one time or written that big of a check. While it has been one of the scariest moments this year--its also one of the most exciting. Also being made a Charge Nurse in the Emergency Room--yeah you would be scared too.
Most comforting moment of 2009:
Watching a sunrise after a rough morning, listening to a summer thunderstorm and dancing in the rain, taking a day for me to do nothing but read and think. Walking through the celestial room of the Draper Temple--feeling the peace and hope it has to offer.
Biggest thing I learned about myself in 2009:
It's okay if I'm not perfect. It's okay to relax. While I still seem to fight the same battles--I have a choice. I have the power to be who I want to be. Experience emotions for what they are and learn from them. Opportunities are out there for me if I am not afraid to take them. I am not alone in anything. I'm so not a Sarcastic person. Oh and I have a HUGE addiction to chocolate. Life is really what I make of it.
A Lot Happened in 2009. Unfortunately, me growing was not one of them. One day. One day. Many other amazing things happened though.
Best moments of 2009:
Seeing the life of a little boy change after surgeons spent 6 hours fixing his face. Caring for a man, who's life was about to change with the use of his arm. Spending a week in Virginia with my best friend, Sarah. Spending a week with friends fighting a powerful river. Helping Dani with her new little girl and playing with the other one. Traveling and spending time with family and friends who make a difference in my life. Spending the night with my sisters at the David Archuleta Concert.
Watching a mother beg and plead for her 16 year old daughter to wake up after being shot in the face. Letting a friend go. Working 3-4 nurses short every shift this summer--can we say burnout! Fighting the feelings of failure.
Biggest surprise of 2009:
Finding out Sarah was going to Colorado, Tanner to South Carolina, Jordan to the Philippines, and Kevin to Brazil. Discovering Amber was going to have a little girl.
What I would change about 2009 if I could:
I wouldn't waste so much time. I would spend more time on my knees and in the scriptures. I would be more patient with myself. I would've spent more time with friends outside of work. I would've had more faith in my Savior, my Father--in His plan for my life.
Greatest accomplishment of 2009:
Paying off my car and having the deed in my hand. Traveling around Central America on a boat doing surgeries and meeting amazing people.
Quote of 2009:
There is significant truth in the notion that much of what happens to us is unexpected and not in our control. However—and this is most vital and critical to understand—the things of greatest ultimate importance to us are largely in our control and are within the scope of our agency.
Cecil S. Samuelson
We increase our love for our Heavenly Father and demonstrate that love by aligning our thoughts and actions with God’s word. His pure love directs and encourages us to become more pure and holy. It inspires us to walk in righteousness—not out of fear or obligation but out of an earnest desire to become even more like Him because we love Him.
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Star Trek, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince, Up, and Avatar
Favorite book discovered in 2009:
Catching Fire, City of Bones Series, Hush Hush, Demon King, Dragon Heir, Fire, Hourglass Door.
Favorite song discovered in 2009:
She is Love by Parachute; Waiting for Yesterday by David Archuleta; Evacuate the Dance Floor by Casacada; My Life Would Suck Without You Kelly Clarkson; Songs by Paramore
Most important spiritual thing learned in 2009:
Heavenly Father is there. He listens and answers even the smallest prayers. The Atonement is more than forgiveness--it is the power I need to change into who I need to become.
Scariest moment of 2009:
Buying my house in August. I have never spent that much money at one time or written that big of a check. While it has been one of the scariest moments this year--its also one of the most exciting. Also being made a Charge Nurse in the Emergency Room--yeah you would be scared too.
Most comforting moment of 2009:
Watching a sunrise after a rough morning, listening to a summer thunderstorm and dancing in the rain, taking a day for me to do nothing but read and think. Walking through the celestial room of the Draper Temple--feeling the peace and hope it has to offer.
It's okay if I'm not perfect. It's okay to relax. While I still seem to fight the same battles--I have a choice. I have the power to be who I want to be. Experience emotions for what they are and learn from them. Opportunities are out there for me if I am not afraid to take them. I am not alone in anything. I'm so not a Sarcastic person. Oh and I have a HUGE addiction to chocolate. Life is really what I make of it.
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