lots of ladies in my life are venturing into new beginnings:

chanty~entering her second year in milawe, s. africa with peace corp
liz~venturing to alaska to gut some fish for good cash
jessica~prayerfully trying to conceive a second baby
adriel~starting a new job that Lord willing will allow her to break into her desired career
me~class starts on monday! i'm taking bio classes--more on the 'plan' later

this may be the first year that a new year in fact brings with it a whole bunch of new things. i like it.

got 'my morning jacket' album for christmas. thanks wade~!!

had breakfast with my mommy this morning-we shared tears while talking of our hearts to see people well/healed/restored/thriving. i hope that this journey of education will allow me to do that more often on a physical level. and jesus working through me!!! holy smokes!! watch out!!

thanks mom for listening & encouraging me. and reminding me that my heart for healing & my passion for others is a good thing-and a gift. you keep me going.