Perspective. Thatās the most fitting word for 2015. Man oh man has a lot been packed into this year! Some highlights include:Ā
Scenes assigned in Carolineās class (Friends, Raising Arizona)
my dear dear family at NAS. i love them so much
spending time with Jen and CP
going to see a licensed therapist (for real though, needed it)
prophetic ministry at emanate
242 awesomeā¦my heart (photo)
ivivva trunk shows and girls on the run practices
the Abbey of Gethsemani with BG
the Masters with Emily/ staying at the BronczeksĀ
packing up a u-haul with some of my best friends and moving to NYC
walking across the Brooklyn Bridge for the first time
24 hours in the Hamptons with Kemler and Amanda
Seeing Something Rotten with the Drimmels
meeting new friends via Athleta, Maille, acting and through others
going to see Bethel Live in concert
seeing Jeff Daniels at Inside the Actorās Studio
dancing the night away at the Jane Hotel
Trinity Grace Church - Williamsburg
Thanksgiving with Ryan at the parade and dinner in Brooklyn with MFS friends
waiting in a hotel bar to see if that was where Harry Styles was staying
becoming a one direction fan via Ellen, the documentaries and the concert
trip to Chicago with Sarah Lai - Bill Burr showĀ
working at the mustard shop, Maille
being often astounded at how beautiful Central Park is
my birthday dinner and friends in town
rooftop parties on the upper west side
hanging out with Anthem Lights and the wives (and gf) at a Nelly concert, dancing our hearts out at the Hard Rock Cafe
getting my butt kicked at the Maggie Flanigan Studio
Now, this year has been pretty incredible with all the activities one can dream of here in NYC. It has also swung the complete opposite direction. I lost my dad this year and iāve thought about it every day since. It has been a part of most of these experiences in its own way. Itās been the hardest year of my life with a lot of tears. The one thing that has been the clear thread through all of it is that I have a God who loves me more than I ever thought possible. There are about a million ways he has shown that to me through music, beauty, friends, family, prayer, church and miracles. When dad died, i had so many people surround me; i had people i love at the funeral, supporting me. I couldnāt function, in fact, there are still days when iām totally distracted by the fact that heās gone. Itās hard. But, Iām grateful for hope in a God who loves me and never leaves me alone; who has Heaven waiting for me one day. 2016 - what you hold, i can only imagine but what i can promise is that I will love Jesus more and more and live each day with hope. Moment by moment.