Friday, January 6, 2012

word of 2012

i am so humbled by all the love and support and encouragement you showered me with on my last post. it makes me realize that the internet, even with all its crazies, can be a wonderful place to connect with people. i've received numerous emails (that i really need to reply to) from many of you who are just starting out on this journey towards health and i am so excited for you. i really am! you are changing your life and it's hard but it's so worth it. take it from me.

i am filled with so much hope for this year. i have never been so excited for a new year, a fresh start, a new beginning. 2011 was a painful year, but God has graced me with strength i never thought was possible. i am confident that i am exactly where i am supposed to be. i am so fulfilled by my work, my family, my community. here. now. and i'm not naive. i know there will be days where i don't feel that. but today i do and i want to express my gratefulness for this life i have been blessed to live.

in november i started praying and asking God what my word was going to be for this year. last year he told me that 2011 was the year of promise.

and my word for 2012 is:


i believe this is a year of fresh starts... of new beginnings... do i know what that means or looks like exactly? nope. but i'm trusting God that His plans for me are better than i could ever hope or imagine.

grace and peace to you friends,







linking up with
The Lettered Cottage

12 comments:

Charbelle said...

Awesome!!! Here is to a wonderful 2012!!!

Rachel said...

You are SUCH a blessing to me! Thankful for you. I sure wished we lived closer so we could be running buddies :) Here's to a fabulous, blessed, wonderful 2012. I know God has huge things in store for the both of us!

Taylor said...

I'm new to your blog and I am one of the ones that is starting the journey and I'm hopeful that 2012 will be my year!!! You give me sooo much encouragement and I'm just freaking excited!!!! Great job girl, you look fantastic!

Dana said...

Love it!!!! There is no peace sweeter than giving it all up to God and letting go :) Hope this year brings you TONS of JOY!!!

Erin said...

Perfect word. Can't wait to see what 2012 has in store for you! Happy Friday :)

Brittany said...

I love your word. And the verse. Just what I needed to hear/read. :) Thank you, Susan!! And you're looking FANTASTIC!!! So proud of your accomplishments!! :)

Gina said...

Good word. I've been thinking about mine this week. Time to start praying about it.

Unknown said...

word in the year-great idea!

2012 is going to be your year! honestly, I feel that 2012 will bring big things to you!

oh and love the new picture here :)

Laura said...

Oooh... good word!

Ps... you won one of my giveaways! Yay!

Aly @ Analyze This said...

Renew is a WONDERFUL "word of the year" ... love it!!

Michelle said...

Love it!!! I hope your 2012 is filled with blessings, joy and Renewal!!!

Lori Lucas said...

That is the same word I picked. Great minds must think alike...and need a renewal! Good luck with your year and all that will be renewed. Lori Lucas