As I restart the blog in 2019, reflecting on 2018 is a good place to begin.

• Finished classes and took comprehensive exams for a Masters in Administrative Leadership from The University of Oklahoma. Participated in Commencement in December.
• Threw a 60th Birthday party for my sister in June. Such a joy to celebrate her with all of her friends.
• Volunteered consistently with children’s activities at church including the new after school program.
• Traveled to California for the first time with Randy. Stayed in Huntington Beach and enjoyed seeing the west coach beaches.
• Read 102 books, including textbooks, mysteries, spiritual memoirs, popular fiction, and church growth books.
• Participated in an examination of racially diversity and the church.
• Said good-bye to our precious dog, Bella.
• Attended my first live podcast with my husband, sister, and friend in Dallas.
• Cheered on the Thunder at several basketball games.
• Returned to OU’s Memorial Stadium for a football game as a graduate.
• Tried new restaurants around Oklahoma City. Favorites include Torchy’s, Gogi Go Korean BBQ, The Kitchen at Commonplace, and The Jones Assembly.
• Headed South in October to our favorite spot in Pensacola. Pensacola Beach has great restaurants and a few nights we traveled into town for dinner. Most of the time was spent watching the water spread to the horizon.
• Visited our friends in Nashville and Little Rock.
• Spent time in the Fall exploring new creative expressions.
• Walked over 1200 miles throughout the year.