I tried to think of the highlights of
the year, but when I look back, it seems like so much has happened
that it's difficult to pin down the best parts. Since we got married
close to the end of last year, and then did all the honeymooning,
moving, etc. that comes with being newlyweds, 2012 was when we really
settled into being married. Some major things happened this past
year, including:
--Church: I went from feeling isolated
at our church to working and serving there. I also started attending
a Bible study at another church and am gradually making some friends
there as well.
--Travel: Last spring, I visited NYC
and Washington in a fun road trip; Gil and I went to Poland and
Mexico, as well as some shorter road trips.
Gdansk city centre |
Malbork Castle |
White House |
--Weddings: We started the year out
with a mid-January wedding in Ottawa . Two of my cousins got married
this year (but we missed one of them), as did my brother. This year
didn't top my record high of 8 weddings (2008), but was still a good
one for nuptial celebrations.
My cousin M's wedding, Letchworth Park, NY |
--Babies: At one point, I think there were at least 10 of my friends and acquaintances who were pregnant. Although I haven't had a chance to see many of them in person, I celebrated as friends welcomed little Evan, Ainsley, Ophelia, Mathai, Zara, Kenzo, and Silas.* (Guess it's true that there aren't many baby Johns and Jennifers these days!) I also saw both of my wonderful nephews turn one, and watched many little ones grow up via Facebook. I'm excited for another little one due at the end of January, and of course wondering who will be the next to get pregnant. (And no, that's not me hinting at something.)
--Housing: We moved into our first house in May. It's still half-empty as we haven't felt the need to
furnish rooms we are not yet using, but we are enjoying it just as it
is.... even though moving from an apartment to a house meant that I
had to shovel snow for the first time in years last week. I'm gonna
have buff arms by the spring, that's for sure! We never did get the roofing work done in 2012, so hopefully that will get started next spring.
These are all events, but in my mind,
the year is really about the things you cannot measure: what
happened day by day, how we lived and grew. I think over the past
year, I've grown in my relationships with my family, especially my
mom. I've definitely pondered a lot of things as a Christian, woman, and wife, and have realized how much I still need to grow. Gil and I made steps in understanding each other and
ourselves better. We've supported each other and prayed together,
and ultimately, we've been happy. That's what's really important,
right?
Happy New Year, Friends!!
PS: Don't forget to vote in my sidebar poll! I've extended the deadline by one day. So far there is only one vote.
PPS: If I missed anyone's baby above, please let me know. 2011 and 2012 are all jumbled up in my memory....
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