A Year in Review

Yes, I know I'm being a copy-cat. But since I forgot to take my camera (!) to Italy, and I have to wait on the graciousness of others for pictures, this is "all I got." So deal with it.

January: Traveled to North Africa and decided to move there.
February: Strategically picked my Superbowl team and realized that I have a little black in me.
March: Turned 28, developed great intentions, held a squirrel, challenged my students, and caught an 8th grader playing school.
April: Attempted to cut the grass, realized how deprived my students are, wrote a letter to my students, was foiled by a missing cannoli, took some amazing family Easter pics, dealt with a desperate cat, and took a self portrait.
May: Realized my worst nightmares, had a surprise party, and said goodbye.
June: Bloggers united, spent time with best friends, had a strange day, and said goodbye again.
July: Met some kindred spirits, became a soccer fan, found a new "Top Five" movie, and got my cannoli.
August: Moved to Africa, had a typical family conversation, and my best friend went into labor and had a little boy.
September: Began teaching in Africa, Orlando came to stay, missed my parents, visited the Consulate, and went on a working retreat.
October: Was almost killed by a fruit.
November: Played dress up -- twice, visited Spain, and conquered a fear.
December: Sang a famous Christmas song, watched Bollywood dancing, and had recess duty.

God is so amazing...He continues to bless me even when I don't deserve it.

"Now all glory to God, who is able to keep you from falling away and will bring you with great joy into his glorious presence without a single fault. All glory to him who alone is God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord. All glory, majesty, power, and authority are his before all time, and in the present, and beyond all time! Amen." (Jude 24 - 25)