rEfLeCtIoNs[20o9]

Reflection is good for the soul... when we reflect, we learn to appreciate and treasure all of the good times and the bad. God has taught me so many interesting things in the past year, and while at the time it was challenging and didn't enjoy it, I was able to glean from it.The year 2009 has been one of many joys,challenges, adventures and blessings. It flew by faster than any other year of my life. I have grown and learned more than I ever have and I have experienced so many new and different things.

In the past year, I turned sixteen,finished the tenth grade and started into the eleventh. I made new friendships that will last forever. My longtime dream of dancing again, was fulfilled. I experienced the pain of heartbreak and the joys of family. I read 20+ novels and took my psat's. I was accepted into the Westinghouse science honors academy and toured a nuclear reactor. In 2009, I grew as a person, I changed and learned so much. It is really amazing how one year can change a person. Yet, in the midst of all of these accomplishments and goals, God was directing my steps toward his ultimate goal and purpose for my life. It truly amazes me...He truly amazes me. I'm the kind of person who stresses. If I don't know what I'm doing every second of the day I practically have a breakdown. It's scary for me not to know what I'm going to do in when I graduate. I guess one could say that I find it hard to trust in the unknown. It's a flawed trait but it's one that I definitely possess. In this new year of 2010, my resolution would be to learn to trust in God more than I ever have. I will be making alot of big decisions and I will be needing some help. I think we humans get the whole " I know best attitude,"when in actuality we are scared to death of ourselves, and we know that we do not know best![we dont know at all.]I resolve to get closer to God and my family in the next family, and I resolve to grow and grow up as a person. 2010 is a year of reconciliation,healing and blessing. I intend to soak it ALL up.=]

I see it only fitting to thank all of the people who have influenced me this year:
Mom and Dad, Bishop and Pastor Susan Beninate, Miss Karen Knapp, Miss Kim Rausch, Jaime Lyn Carter(soon to be dray!),Tyler Carter,Paige Carter, Angela Nunez, Rosalyn Werner,Pastor Art Speck and all of the u.r.y.c counselors, Kenny okoye,Cameron Alexander, Greg Hayhurst,Ryan Ruth and all of my mansfield conservatory besties:].....I'm sure that there are many more, and I only hoped that I, in a positive way, have influeunced or encouraged someone this year. Thanks to all of you for being there and for being constants.My final thankyou goes to my creator and Lord. Thankyou for everything you have taught me and will teach me. Thnakyou for being my past my present and my future. Thankyou for guidance and comfort in those times of insecurity and questioning. Thankyou for all of the blessings that you have so graciously bestowed on me and thankyou for never letting go<3

It's been a great year and I only hope that that year will be better! It's exciting and scary but I'm ready to take it on because I know that You will be there! "It's a new dawn, It's a new day and I'm feeling good!"

simply tammy