1. What did you do in 2009 that you’d never done before?
We moved... TWICE!!! Once from Chicago to Oxford, Alabama and then from Oxford, Alabama to Hiram, Georgia. After being one of four staff who were laid off from the church we served in Chicago we moved back south to Alabama knowing God was up to something... well, "something" required a move a little more south. We became lead pastors of Christ Central Dallas in Dallas, Georgia.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
I decided last year NOT to make resolutions anymore!
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
No, a few friends and a cousin, but no one really close.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
My Grandma
My Grandma
5. What countries did you visit?
None. Not even Canada.
6. What would you like to have in 2010 that you lacked in 2009?
Stability and order... and resolve!!!
7. What dates from 2009 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
More like "months"... February was big because we moved from Chicago back south. April was huge because that is when God sealed us at CCD. July was big too because we moved to Hiram, Georgia.
The week of Thanksgiving was memorable because we went back to Clewiston, Florida celebrating Thanksgiving with friends and family we had not seen in 8 years. Christmas was also memorable. My parents gave me and my three siblings and our families a holiday vacation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at a luxury cabin. It was such a great time and a memory that I will treasure forever.
In September I spent a few days with my mother's family for my grandmother's funeral in Boston, Mass. I had not seen my aunts, uncles and cousins for at least 15 years.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Paid off some significant debts. Found our place of "resolve!"
9. What was your biggest failure?
I feel like I lost momentum when it came to my home/personal management. I always felt like I was playing "catch up" and never really accomplished much. I need order in my life and without it I am not my best. Our family gives so much I had to be intentional about having "family time," which we did, but is the end something always had to give. In my case it was generally "order" and my home/personal management. This will NOT be the case in 2010.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
I battled more physical illness than I ever have, nothing really serious, but just irritating viruses and bugs. I also dealt with some issues with my back which turned out to be with my sciatic nerve and a couple other minor things but all in all, I was in good health.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
Some great furniture!!!! New and roomy!
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
My belles! Those five girls can do ANYTHING... they managed two significant moves in six months with NO complaining and have soared and risen even higher! God has blessed them beyond measure and given us such a gift!
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
And this is where I choose to "honor" instead of revealing... are you kidding!? I am NOT going there! LOL
14. Where did most of your money go?
Giving and Living! And paying off come debt and of course two moves takes a lot of money too!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Moving to Hiram, Georgia and serving this great region with CCD!
16. What song will always remind you of 2009?
"Change" (Taylor Swift)
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:a) happier or sadder? b) thinner or fatter? c) richer or poorer?
a) happier b) fatter c) richer [because I have less debt!!!]
18. What do you wish you’d done more of?
Taken better care if myself and found resolve in home/family management!!!
19. What do you wish you’d done less of?
Worrying...
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
My parents gave me and my three siblings and our families a holiday vacation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee at a luxury cabin. It was such a great time and a memory that I will treasure forever.
21. Did you fall in love in 2009?
Everyday with my one true love!
22. How many one-night stands?
Nah... I am happily married!!!
23. What was your favorite TV program?
The Office and LOST
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year?
There is no room for hate when you choose to HONOR
25. What was the best book you read?
"The Happy Intercessor" (Beni Johnson) (I have more too... this is the most recent!)
26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
iBethel.tv where I watch/listen to their worship sets from every service!
27. What did you want and get?
To find our place of resolve...
28. What did you want and not get?
The opportunity to write more... totally my fault... fault...
The opportunity to write more... totally my fault... fault...
29. What was your favorite film of this year?
Julie and Julia
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
At the new age of 37 I went to dinner at The Oliver Garden with new friends and celebrated my birthday and new beginnings!
31. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
A second car! We sold mine prior to moving and wow... the difference that makes is astronomical especially with a family of 7 and our schedules!
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2009?
Freedom to be ME! Sometimes casual, sometimes dressy, sometimes business.... and I think I've become a little "edgy" too... lol! (Of course there are many who may or may not agree with my conclusion!)
33. What kept you sane?
God!!!! Craig and the belles and my sistas!
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Still loving Sarah Palin!
35. What political issue stirred you the most?
Abortion and health care
36. Who did you miss?
I think I have seen most everyone in my family except a few I miss immensely... and oh, how I miss my sistas!!! Deanna, girl I miss you! And Melissa and Jessica, and LaDonna, Jenn, Sandy, Leanne, Judi, and all my Unstoppable pals!!!
37. Who was the best new person you met?
All my CCD family and staff.... and there are many adding to them daily!!!!!
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2009.
HONOR and GRACE
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
"I know that you are for me, I know that you are for me, I know that you will never forsake me in my weakness. I know that you have come down even if to write upon my heart to remind me who you are..." ("You Are For Me," Kari Jobe)
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I have missed you too...TERRIBLY. We need to talk soon and it's all my fault. :/
I love you, love you, love you. So much.
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