2008!

Leaving on a jet plane, tomorrow. So much happened over break, but it just ended too soon, as normal happens with good experiences. Each semester is unique and a challenge, so I'm sure this one is going to be the same. I find that I will have a lot of responsibilities in the base and in starting our new ministry, Esperanzas de Vida. And in the midst of all of those things to be doing, my new years goal is to firstly focus on being. Like being the person I want to be, being in the right relationship with God. I think I've had that goal many times in my life, and have yet to accomplish it. But I will definately attempt to getting closer this year. But before that busyness and priority struggle begins, let's reflect on some of the most wonderful moments from the holidays.

-My sister invented this game called "Rachellium" for my Christmas present. It involves my dad trying to sound like a blow dryer, or even more complicated, a dying bunny (not dead, dying. I know, tricky). And my mom humming old Greese songs. It's wonderful and hilarious. Stilll learning the art of being a llama.

-Skiing by myself one day and totally marveling and God's work: snow capped mountains, sunsets over the Amazon, God's pretty amazing.

-About a 30 hour road trip with 5 people in the car :)

-Customs in Houston... enough said.

-Playing spoons with 3 generations of my family. I would never have survived without my cousin/teammate (no, spoons does not normally require teams)

-Seeing Steph's first impression of snow

-Team-Preaching with my Dad

-Mom's fudge.

So, with a load of good memories and good cookies to give me enegry for the new year, we're off to another foreign adventure. Happy 2008 all! Good luck with your goals for the new year!