At the beginning of a new year I like to take time to look back at the previous year. Doing this helps me to remember the lessons that I have learned. It helps me to savour the great memories that were made. It helps me to be thankful for all the blessings that God has bestowed upon me.
Looking back at 2011
- In January I decided to live the year with anticipation and confident hope. This focus really helped me look at the year with a totally different perspective.
- At the end of January I made the switch from Blogger to WordPress. This was such a great change for my blog.
- In February I enjoyed a great visit from my sister and her family. This hilarious video was a result of that visit.
- At the end of February and the beginning of March Lauren and I were able to attend Catalyst West in Irvine, California. This was an awesome conference.
- At the end of April Lauren and I were able to get away to our Region’s yearly convention. At the convention God really challenged me about dreaming big with Him and the importance of interdependence.
- We enjoyed a fabulous long weekend in May. We were able to get away as a family for a few days and it was awesome!
- June was a very tough month as a friend of mine tragically died in a boating accident. This was a time of finding my strength in God.
- In July we hosted a fantastic kid’s camp at our church. I even learned a few things.
- The highlight of August was our family vacation to Victoria. This was one of our best family trips ever!
- In October Lauren and I were able to have another quick getaway to attend a special meeting of our Region of churches. Even though it was a short trip it was still great to unplug for a few days.
- The highlight of November was our oldest daughter’s 13th birthday! I still can’t believe I have a teenager in the house now.
- We ended the year with a wonderful Christmas with my family. One of my highlight’s of Christmas was this funny video of my youngest daughter taking a video of our dogs with her new camera.
I am so thankful for all that God taught me and the experiences that I was able to enjoy in 2011! I am thankful for God’s provision and the strength He gave me to make it through this past year.
What were some of your highlights from 2011?
Wow you have a really good year behind you! My year was not so rich in events, but I can remember one highlight: my little girl was born on the 3rd of July:) I wish you a happy new year!
That’s an awesome highlight Cindy!
Happy New Year!
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2011 has been a good year for me and i hope for everyone of us…May you ahve a fruitful year ahead..
Happy New Year Zahra!
Thanks for sharing.
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It seems that you had a really great previous year Kevin. Thou i know that you come up with stress and pressure, you really made it good so far for you to face another new journey of your life.
It definitely was a fantastic year!
Thanks for sharing Mika!
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Congratulations on a well-lived year Kevin! I wish you and your family a happy, healthy and wonderous New Year!
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Thanks Marty!
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For me the best year of my life is 2011 because I’ve get some really nice and great job to me, now we are still clue less about this year we dont know what we going to do if its bad or good.
I am glad to hear that 2011 was great for you!
I hope you have a great 2012 Fatima!
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That’s Right Kev that’s why I’m still searching for the best thing for me in this year..
Thank you Kevin for shaing your thoughts here…Have a wonderful 2012!!
May you have a wonderful 2012 too Errich!
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Hi Kevin…May you have a fruitful year this 2012 and please continue to inspire a lot of people…
Thanks Carrie! May you have a fruitful year as well!
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Kevin, thank you for the great post you are sharing in this post…Good luck for your journey in 2012…
Have a great 2012 Jeziel!
Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you kevin that you share this to us…May you have a lucky year and may all the blessings be with you too…
Thanks Aina! Have a blessed year too!
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I am really hoping that most people will have a happy and contented 2012 especially you Kevin!!