2006 in review

What a year. It has been full of excitement and adventure, love, tears, lots of change, fear, and rejoicing. I'm amazed at how much has happened, it feels like last January was only a few months ago. I was commenting on how crazy this year has been and my sister kindly pointed out that 2005 was crazy for me and so was the year before. Either this is normal life or I need to slow down. Here is a condensed version of 2006:

January-a visit to Switzerland, full of discovery

February-I resign my job at the Alban Institute in preparation for a move to Switzerland

March-the birth of my beautiful niece Aliza, I'm an aunt for the first time

April-I leave Alban and move home

May-I spend a week with my Gramma in the hospital

June-a trip to California, meeting lots of new people

July-move to Switzerland

August-learning to be Swiss

September-move back to the U.S., discober a growth on my thyroid

October-lots of doctor appointments

November- thyroid surgery, the left half was removed, no cancer!

December-another niece or nephew is on the way

For those that can read between the lines, a lot was happening around these events. I want a year with less drama but I've never been content to live an uncomplicated life. Maybe I'll change or maybe that is just who I am. I've wondered where God was through all this and I don't understand why all the things that happen in a year are necessary but God was there and he has provided exactly what I needed through all of it. He is enough.