Goodbye 2016
More than any other year I feel like 2016 has gotten a lot of hate. As the end of the year approaches I've seen more and more references to "just trying to get through 2016". In lots of ways I can relate to this - 2016 was a hard year for me. As I think back over the year there are many moments that I wish I could have skipped over and never had to think about again. This year saw the end of a close but really unhealthy friendship, big transitions at work, moving out into a new apartment, and so much more. There was lots of frustration, discouragement, and even tears. But through it all God was good and was there holding my hand every step of the way.
As hard as 2016 was, I am thankful for this year because it taught me a ton! I saw growth this year in ways that I haven't seen in a long time - and you can't be unhappy with that, right?
2016 Taught me:
- That it's not to late to say sorry. You should recognize when you're wrong and apologize often, however, you are not responsible for the thoughts or actions of someone else.
- That I can do hard things - things that I didn't ever believe I could do. That though I may be afraid of almost everything, I am so a lot braver than I ever though I could be and I should push myself a lot more often!
- That being an adult is actually really cool.
- That my family has always got my back! I am so thankful for them and their love. They are so incredibly supportive and I don't thank them enough for that.
- That being by myself and taking time away is so, so good for my mental health. I need time to step back and breathe.
- That even when I am so completely and totally unfaithful and distracted by the waves around me, God is forever faithful and continually picking me up and guiding me though.
So thank you 2016. Thank you for the ups and the downs, the memories I want to hold onto forever and the ones I would be quite happy to forget. You've taught me a ton and for that I am very grateful. See you later, 2016 - I won't forget you!