2010

Every year has always brought a new set of challenges, and 2009 was definitely a year filled with much heartache. Yet, when looking back, I see how his hand has been in my life each step of the way and I can't help, but to be in awe of how great God is in bringing me this far.

Teaching my 1st graders has been such a huge blessing. I am so thankful for 23 beautiful students who never fail to bring such innocence, joy, and love each day that I go to work.

Sometimes, I struggle to practice what I teach these little ones. I made them write their New Year's resolutions, but I failed to write my own. After much contemplation and reflection on this past year, I've decided to not write resolutions, but have this verse as my 2010 encouragement.

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me" 2 Corinthians 12:9

Striving for perfection when it comes to academia has only added unnecessary stress. I am human and have no doubt in my mind that I have let others down this past year and my list of shortcomings continues to grow. Yet, I want to learn what it means to daily rejoice in Christ and have this verse be a daily reflection of how I live.

Goodbye 2009 and hello 2010 :)

On a completely random note, my dad called me the other day and the conversation went something like this

Yuna: Dad, I bought........... blank at Target.
Daddy: Oh my, wow you never buy those things..a year of change. Yuna, it's your year. It's the year of the tiger. I think it'll be a good year for you.

It was a simple conversation, but although I didn't verbally express it, I was grateful and amused that my dad was thinking about me even at my old age of twenty three :)