20 Things I Learned in 2011

God cannot give us happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there.  There is no such thing.

                                                                                                                              C. S. Lewis

1. I'm not as tough as I thought I was, in many ways.

2. Cherish the loved ones you have because some day they won't be there and all you will have is the memories to cherish.
3. Puppies are a LOT of work but if you will just stick with it, it will end up being worth it.
4. It helps to share your feelings sometimes.
5. Concerts are awesome!!
6. Drawing is fun.
7. Worshiping God through songs is amazing!
8. Wishing for what you don't have helps NOTHING!
9. Being thankful for what you do have is sometimes hard, but always worth it in the end.
10. God really, really does care about the smallest of things in our lives.  (I already knew this but last year really helped to drive it home.
11. Mom is a really good cook.
12. Casseroles are definately the coolest things to eat.
13. Luke is my favorite gospel.
14. Ceiling fans rock!
15. Hot berry tea is delicious!!
16. "A Year Down Yonder" by Richard Peck is super funny!!  Definately worth the reading time.
17. Onions are delicious.
18 Contacts are waaaayyyyy better than glasses.
19. Reading through the Bible takes a long time!
20. Swing dancing is a blast!!!!

Laughter is truly, the best medicine.    :D



 Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives.                         C. S. Lewis

Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.
                                        C. S. Lewis