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As 2010 comes to a close, I can't help but look back at this year. It is nothing I expected it to be, which really I should expect nothing, as God is the only one that knows the path of my life.

Anyways, I was in love and then my world came crashing down and my heart was shattered to peaces. I thought I would be engaged this year. Now, I think how crazy I was to think that. I tend to hold onto to the things that broke my heart...so I wanted to share the many blessings I recieved this year:

*I entered into the blog world the beginning of this year and it has forever changed me. I am blessed beyond measure for the friendships gained from this community. You all inspire me, make me cry, laugh, think, bake...the list could go on and on. It's funny how talking about blog friends has become part of my everyday conversation. Some just don't understand. You all were my support group when my world came crashing down. I will never be able to thank you enough. Love you all so very much.*

*"The breakup" has been very bittersweet. My relationship with Christ has grown enormously. I can't even put it into words. He has taught me to let go and trust in Him, has given me an enormous amount of strength and amazing sisters in Christ. His love is overwhelming.*

*I also learned A LOT about relationships and myself. (Everyone should read The Five Love Languages and Love&Respect) I have so much to give and bring into the next relationship that God blesses me with. So very thankful for this much needed wake up call.*

*And of course, I can't forget about furbaby. I was blessed with a sweet, sweet puppy. (My parents might think otherwise, haha!)*

What are some of your blessings this year?

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-I am so thankful I got to see my best friend Sunday. We have had many problems lately as we are both struggling with personal issues in our lives. We have always had a communication problem and we finally talked about it and promised to both make an effort in fixing it. It's the root cause of our little fights and fall outs.

Communication is a problem I have with those who are close to me and it is something I am and will always have to work on. So blessed and thankful for the forgiveness my friends give to me and the unfailing love of my Father.

-Reading the 5 Love Languages and relationship books have really helped me see relationships in a whole new light, whether they be with friends, family or with a loved one, and I am thankful/blessed for God opening my eyes to these things.

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I wanted to post this beautiful picture and bible verse to today's post.

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"Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God." -Micah 6:8

We have so much to be thankful for and we all take it for granted, myself included. We must remember that we are to be His hands and feet. Reach out to those around you.

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*It's been a month since the break up. It's been a rather bittersweet month. Lately I have felt numb. I don't know how to react to feeling this way. The Blessing? I know God is holding my heart together. He is giving me the strength I need to get through each day and each day it gets easier. I have never been more in love with Him than I am today. I have been give Grace, I have been shown His Redeeming Love. My heart is being transformed. I finally understand myself. I finally understand what a relationship is like that is honoring to God. What a marvelous journey it has been. I am so in awe of Him.*

*I am so blessed with all of you. When the break up happened I was devastated. I felt so alone. And out of nowhere YOU all came and touched my heart with your words/stories, thoughts, and prayers. I have even come so close to a few bloggers that I text and call and can truly call my friends. What an amazing community of bloggers you all are. I can't thank you enough. I can't thank God enough.*

*I have also been blessed with an amazing church family. Many women have reached out and touched my heart this month. I really can't say it enough...I am so very blessed.*

*I am so thankful for having run into an ex boyfriend last night while walking Jax. (He was a good boyfriend, but we were just on two different pages of life. He is happily married now.) We had a real heart to heart about relationships and how they take so much work. Both parties have to be willing to work things out/fight for each other and the relationship. And how important God plays a role in every aspect of a relationship. We both talked about those great books (5 Love Languages, Love Dare, Love & Respect, etc) and they have helped him and his wife and how they have touched my heart. I know it wasn't by chance that I ran into him.*

God is so good.

What's in your blessing box today?