2013

I know we are a few days into 2014, but my New Year kind of started yesterday with our consecration service at la iglesia (church, for you non-bilinguals). I was sitting here today thinking of what a crazy up and down year 2013 was for my husband and I. There was a lot of good but there was a lot of bad. Its amazing how much happens in a year and yet it feels like it was just yesterday I was looking back on 2012.

In April, we gained a new member of the Morgan family in my cousin Audrey. She is so darn adorable and its been a long time since we had a new baby in the family. In May, we said hello and goodbye to my cousin, Alyse Marie Serini, one of the toughest things I have ever experienced.

I graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Christian Leadership from Northwest University, Salem Campus and I got to do so alongside my mom and husband, which was a unique and blessed experience.

June came, and my not-so-baby brother graduated from Stayton High School.. Seriously, this kid is like 6'3" and I have no idea when that happened. I love him to death though and I am his biggest fan.

June also brought about one of the greatest things to happen to us. We joined Relevant Life Church in Salem Oregon during a very broken time not only in our personal lives, our marriage, but in our ministry and our lives as pastors. I don't think anyone but Daimian and I can truly understand what this congregation along with the pastors and their families have done for us or mean to us. I consider them more than leadership, but family.

 August brought about a much needed vacation with our trip to Vegas. My parents came on the road trip as a graduation gift for all of us. We also learned that my sister was pregnant! I cannot tell you how excited I was (and still am). I can't wait to meet Reagan!

In September, my parents celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal ceremony. We lost electricity in the middle of the Silver Falls state park and a storm, but it was still very pretty and incredibly inspiring.

I embarked on a new journey in October when I started my masters program. It has been more challenging then I thought, but in both a good and stressful way. Its just one step closer to my goal.

And in November, I celebrated 3 years with my favorite person on the planet, my husband. I can't believe its been 3 years, but it also feels like I can't remember what it was like without him. He continues to be my rock, my greatest gift, and my best friend. 

I am a blessed girl, and I do hope that 2014 is even better.