2011 Questions Answered

So my last post was about the biggest, most life changing lesson that I was blessed to learn in 2011.

I had a plan today. A specific topic I wanted to write about.

I started by catching up on some much neglected blogs that I follow.

I came across a format that I really, really liked.

I decided to steal it without permission.

I’m hoping this is okay.

I will give credit where credit is due and beg you all to go check out my inspiration.

Below is a list of questions I asked and then answered for 2011.

1) What is one truth you learned?

Live each day like it is your last – because it is! Today is my last and only January 3rd, 2012 – Lord please let me allow you to do it right through me!!!

2) What is something that you did that you are particularly proud of?

Becoming the legal, adoptive mother of Big Sis and Little Sis – they are such amazing girls – the journey the four of us are on is not always easy and smooth, but I am so proud of the human beings they are and overwhelmed that God gave me the gift of helping to raise them up!!

3) What was the hardest thing that you had to do?

Made a phone call to someone I loved with bad news – shortly after received a phone call from someone I loved with bad news…… it all worked out Thank God, but I would say that it was the hardest thing I had to do this year…………. I hope it never happens again…………………….

4) What is something that you changed to improve the way you live?

I made a point of reading a bit of the bible every single day. I used to always read in fits and starts, but the commitment I made a handful of months ago to read the entire Bible in one year has improved my days in a way that is immeasurable.

5) What was your favourite Arts and Cultural discovery?

An Arts Academy in a nearby town and their shows – I attended one – Guys and Dolls and it was really amazing – I can’t believe I had never been to a show – it’s so close, such a treasure and I had such a good time…..

6) What was something new you tried?

Cockles – pickled clams – surprise I liked them!!

7) What experience did you appreciate the most?

The entire planning of my sisters 30th birthday party – the first eight months of 2011 were filled with coffee planning sessions, gatherings, purchases, saving, anticipating – it was one of those great events that I really, really appreciated and was honoured to be a part of!!!

8) What did God surprise you with?

The knowledge that this world is truly not my home – I have heard this a million times, but this year, one day driving to work – heart broken by the pain in a loved ones life, yet full of joy and thankfulness for my own blessings, yet experiencing the dreadful bubbling up of fear that perhaps any second the rug would be ripped from under me – 150% conflicted and beside myself; a truth was made clear. This is not my home. There are things I enjoy and love, but this is not my home.

9) What was something that inspired you?

Talks with my mom – I can honestly say that no single other action, words, event inspired me more than the countless chats with her!!!

10) If there was one word to describe 2011, what would it be?

Multifaceted