I saw just the last time I posted was in March 2010-over a year and a half ago! I am a definite slacker! Several people have asked me about my blog but I guess I thought after leaving Mission Year and moving from Charlotte that I had nothing of interest to write about. I was just reading over the last few of my posts and they made me smile and feel like crying all at the same time. I miss Atlanta and Charlotte so much and at times, it hurts to think about my life then-especially when I was dealing with some depressing from being unemployed and having to move back to Indiana. But God had a plan for me and life has changed so much and it's crazy awesome to look back and see all the incredible things God has done since March 2010.
I'm going to take a few minutes to highlight and reflect on the journey and adventure 2011 brought to my life:
Jan-I began working part time (20 hrs a wk) as a waitress at Bob Evans. I was barely making enough to pay for gas and my cell phone. I was still relying on my parents for a place to live and them and Ryan for money for food, clothes and anything else I may have needed. I was not in a good place emotionally and was depressed and feeling down. I had been rejected from job after job and felt hopeless. I am so thankful for the support of my amazing parents and Ryan for the love and support they gave me through my 6 months (prior to Bob Evans) of unemployment. They never gave up on me and knew that God had something wonderful and perfect in His plan for me.
Feb-I began working at Wheeler Mission in the Women's Shelter. If you don't know much about Wheeler Mission, google it right now! It's a great ministry that shows Christ's love beautifully to everyone person that walks through our door. I am the Program Assistant in the Children's minsitry-so fun!
April-I got engaged!!! wooo! Ryan proposed to me one beautiful evening in front of amazing fountains ( I loooove fountains!) after taking me to a yummy and fancy pants restaurant called The Mesh. It was perfect! And my adorable niece, Alexis was born! Such a cutie! :)
May/June-We began the fun process of planning our wedding! Ryan was super involved and helpful the whole time! :)
July/Aug-More wedding planning/ bachelorette party, bridal showers etc. So much fun! I loved every minute of the planning!
Sept-I got hitched! I became Mrs. Ryan Langley!!!! It was more perfect than I could have ever imagined!
October/November- Getting used to being a wife, living with a boy and the transitions and perks that come along with being a newlywed. There was also our 1st Thanksgiving as marrieds, roadtrips to KY and ATL and trying to figure out what to do with all my stuff! One bedroom apartment is just too small! Oh-and I learned how to play Madden 2012-I was pretty proud of myself...Ryan was too! :)
Dec-I was so unbelievably excited for Christmas this year!! I went a lil crazy with the ornaments and the decorations but I was just so excited!! I also was asked to move into a new position at work that has more responsibility and would give me more experience in casemanagement (which is what I really want to do) I was a bit nervous at first to accept because I would be working with the 30 day emergency ladies as an Assistant Casemanager and right now I work with the mothers and children. I love my job but was definitely ready for more responsibilty. After much prayer and talking to Ryan and my momma, I decided to take the job. I start Jan 9. I was also asked to co-teach a Conflict Resolution class for the ladies. I'm a a lil nervous about that as well. It's been a while since I've taught a class to adults. Please pray for me as I transition into this new role. Also, Ryan got a promotion/ raise at his job last week! Such a wonderful blessing!
Life is full of unexpectedness! It has its moments of craziness, definite ups and downs but it has always been an adventure. I am looking foward to see what God has planned for mine and Ryan's future!! :)
I will blog again soon and definitely more often...promise.
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