1. I rung in 2010 in Time Square in NYC. It was a great (likely) one time event for me. It is a bit rediculous to stand in the huge crowd of people for several hours on end just to see a ball, that really doesn't look that big, drop, what appears to be a relatively short distance. Regardless, of how bad my feet hurt or how lame it really seemed after standing for so long, it was a cool experience.
2. I was privileged to spend part of January traveling in Nicaragua and Honduras. The people I met there were some of the most hospitable people I have ever met. They would give up their bed, their food, and anything else they had to offer to make us feel welcome. It was truly a moving experience of God's presence made manifest in God's people.
3. I spent spring break in Ocean City, NJ with two great friends. It was so great to relax and get away for a bit. We also made a stop in Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell and have a Philly Cheesesteak.
4. Since I had a few months at home, I went on a few mini-vacations. My mom and I went to Omaha and tried our luck at some casinos. My friend Brandi and I went to Minneapolis for a little bit of shopping and to see Footloose at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater.
5. This summer I was able to attend the 120th Anniversary of Good Hope Lutheran, my home congregation. It was so special to celebrate the ministry that has happened in that place over the past 120 years and the ministry that will continue to happen in that place.
6. While I was in SD this past summer I got to spend several weeks at camp. I was reminded just how much that place/those places mean to me. It is absolutely amazing to be in God's creation, with wonderful staff and inspiring young people.
7. This year was filled with weddings! Angie and Jesse. Tracy and Marc. Melissa and Billy. Brandi and Casey. It was an absolute joy to see these four couples enter into wedded bliss. I was especially honored to officiate at Angie and Jesse's wedding. Being the Maid of Honor and standing next to my beautiful best friend, Brandi, on the biggest day of her life was also an honor and delight.
8. At the end of July I began a year-long internship at a church in Washington, DC. It has been an interesting experience learning about how the church operates in a large city. It has also be a wonderful experience to work in God's kingdom each day.
9. Living in DC has given me the chance to do a lot of touristing in the city. I have been to the Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, The National Zoo, the Capital, the White House Gardens and Grounds, the National Cathedral, and The National Christmas Tree.
10. As always I am blessed with a great family and some incredible friends that have made 2010 a wonderful year. Here's to 2011!
1. I rung in 2010 in Time Square in NYC. It was a great (likely) one time event for me. It is a bit rediculous to stand in the huge crowd of people for several hours on end just to see a ball, that really doesn't look that big, drop, what appears to be a relatively short distance. Regardless, of how bad my feet hurt or how lame it really seemed after standing for so long, it was a cool experience.
2. I was privileged to spend part of January traveling in Nicaragua and Honduras. The people I met there were some of the most hospitable people I have ever met. They would give up their bed, their food, and anything else they had to offer to make us feel welcome. It was truly a moving experience of God's presence made manifest in God's people.
3. I spent spring break in Ocean City, NJ with two great friends. It was so great to relax and get away for a bit. We also made a stop in Philadelphia to see the Liberty Bell and have a Philly Cheesesteak.
4. Since I had a few months at home, I went on a few mini-vacations. My mom and I went to Omaha and tried our luck at some casinos. My friend Brandi and I went to Minneapolis for a little bit of shopping and to see Footloose at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater.
5. This summer I was able to attend the 120th Anniversary of Good Hope Lutheran, my home congregation. It was so special to celebrate the ministry that has happened in that place over the past 120 years and the ministry that will continue to happen in that place.
7. This year was filled with weddings! Angie and Jesse. Tracy and Marc. Melissa and Billy. Brandi and Casey. It was an absolute joy to see these four couples enter into wedded bliss. I was especially honored to officiate at Angie and Jesse's wedding. Being the Maid of Honor and standing next to my beautiful best friend, Brandi, on the biggest day of her life was also an honor and delight.
8. At the end of July I began a year-long internship at a church in Washington, DC. It has been an interesting experience learning about how the church operates in a large city. It has also be a wonderful experience to work in God's kingdom each day.
9. Living in DC has given me the chance to do a lot of touristing in the city. I have been to the Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum, American History Museum, The National Zoo, the Capital, the White House Gardens and Grounds, the National Cathedral, and The National Christmas Tree.
10. As always I am blessed with a great family and some incredible friends that have made 2010 a wonderful year. Here's to 2011!
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Looks like 2010 was most certainly an amazing year! Let's hope 2011 can be made just as amazing :)
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