How in the world can it be 2013 already? I can’t believe how fast time is moving
lately. I know we all seem to say
that (especially this time of year)…but
it is definitely true. This past
year had its ups and downs.
(Luckily many more ups than downs lately. :)
I’ve already reflected on the year in my last post, so rather than go
down memory lane I would just like to look ahead some as to what is in store
for 2012
I’ve already shared how strongly I love to plan (I
may have received 2 planners for Christmas and have had a hard time deciding
between the two…though let’s be honest I
will use them both throughout this year.)
Now don’t think I’m planning out my year when I share some of the things
that are going to happen…I am simply
looking forward to what will be in store for me this year.
First, I will be finishing my last semester of
regular classes. I am pretty excited about my classes this year. I have a lighter class hour load but a heavy schedule of practicum hours. I will be teaching SEVERAL lessons this semester and will be completing my level II portfolio for the education department. Though some parts may be stressful and slightly intimidating, my classes will also consist of more time to spend with my lovely friends.
Second, I will be going on my first mission
trip. I am so excited to be going
on a mission trip in March. Not
only will we be leaving on my 21st birthday (woohoo), but we will be
working with children and sharing with them how amazing our God is. I have such a passion for working with
children and look forward to following God’s calling on the trip. (P.S. I would greatly appreciate prayers for my team and this trip. :))
Third, in August I will start my student
teaching. This is perhaps the
scariest thing I will face this year.
I remember as a child sitting in my classes while the student teacher
was teaching and thinking how scary it must be for them. I remember seeing their professor come
in to observe and being so scared for the teacher, knowing that it would be my
turn one day. I specifically
remember thinking to myself several times how nervous I would be when it came
time for my own student teaching.
Even though it is still months away…I
am absolutely petrified. Don’t get
me wrong…I am excited. I know that this is the direction God
wants to lead me. I know that he
wants me to be a teacher. But I am
still a tad bit SCARED TO DEATH.
This will definitely be one area in which I will be challenged to let go
and trust God. (not always one of my strong suits.). This will be an area in which I am challenged to understand
that I cannot always control situations and plan, but will have to take life
one step at a time.
Lastly, I will be graduating this year (insert
scared face here). How in the
world can graduation be only a year away?
December will mark an end to one amazing chapter in my life. It will be the end of my time at a school God blessed me with when he led me there..
December will mark a time in which I will have to say goodbye to my best
friends. And I can pretty much
guarantee several tears will be shed.. (OH how I hate crying...)
This next year is going to one of the hardest and
most exciting. This year has a lot
in store and I can’t wait to see each day. Most importantly, though, I look forward to God’s plan for
my life. I look forward to seeing
the challenges and triumphs that I will face. 2013 will be a year unlike any other. God has blessed me immensely in 2012 and
I can only look forward to what will come this year.
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