2020
Most people will probably look back on 2020 and just be
thankful that they survived. There have been many times this year where I was
just hoping to make it to the next day. I understand that for most 2020 has
been the worst year of their life. Living in a time of a pandemic is honestly a
little crazy and something I never thought would happen. But here we are.
At the very top of the list was getting married…twice! I look
back and laugh. While it was absolutely nothing like I had planned, I had the
time of my life with the people I love the most. I wouldn’t change a single
thing about it. I have no doubt that God had been preparing me for that
situation. If you know me well, then you know that nothing in my life goes as
planned. There is always some kind of wrench thrown into my perfectly put
together ideas. Over the past couple of years, I’ve learned to just go with it.
It usually turns out for the better anyways. I’m married to my best friend. I’m
thankful each and every day that God blessed me with a husband who loves me for
me and leads our family well.
We also bought a house! And have also been remodeling said
house. If you really want to put your marriage to the test…this is how. Not to
mention, we’ve only been married six months. Yes. We are crazy. But seriously,
it has been such a learning process. It takes a lot of will power to remodel a
house. There have been many days where I wanted to sell the house as is and
never look back. Needless to say though that it is turning into something that
I love and I hope that it will one day turn into a home that someone else can
love. It may not be the Chip and Joanna Gaines experience, but it is an
experience that I’m thankful for!
Aaaannnddddd remember that announcement Blake and I kept
talking about? Well we kind of forgot to announce it so here it is…we started a
business!! Blake has been mowing grass for several years now. We decided to
turn it into an official legal business called Yardworx! While we are currently
in our slow time of the year, we are gearing up for a busy spring and summer.
If you are in the Bossier City/Shreveport area we would love to help you out
with all of your yard maintenance needs! We would love for you to check us out
Facebook and Instagram!
The list goes on and on for the ways that God has worked in
mine and Blake’s life. So many things that I didn’t even mention. I am writing
this in awe of his mercy, grace and kindness. I am so unworthy, but he has
shown me love despite my sins. For that I am extremely thankful.
As
for 2021…
The
last few years I have come up with a word that I have wanted my year to center
around. I think this year I want my word to be quiet. I know there are some
people reading this going “thank you….maybe M.A. will finally shut her mouth!”.
HAHA. But in all seriousness, over the last few months God has been speaking to
me about being quiet and letting God handle my situations. I am so quick to
want to be in control of every aspect and “fix” things. If I’m being honest, I
usually I end up making things worse. I’m slowing learning that I don’t have to
have control of everything. I mean look at 2020….ZERO control. God is fighting
for me and I need only to be still. Isaiah 30:15 says “In quietness and
confidence is your strength.” I’ve had this verse posted on my work computer
for several weeks. I plan to keep it up for the rest of the year in hopes that
I will be reminded each day that I don’t have to do the fighting. God will. And
he’s already won.
Blake
and I have lots of ideas for 2021. We are exploring things that we know nothing
about. We can’t wait to learn new things and take on more crazy adventures! And
while we are looking forward to new things we are also looking forward to some
of the same things. I'm hoping for more late night concerts in our living room,
lake trips with friends and family, time spent in the woods and much more. We
ask that you pray for us as we work to fulfill God’s plan for our lives!
My
prayer for you is that you look at 2020 with a smile on your face. It has not
been the greatest year, but it was still a year that God was in control. He
hasn’t forgotten us. And I pray that 2021 is a year that you lean on God and
remember that no matter what is happening here on earth he is still in control!
and here's some photos to reminisce on some of my favorite memories
