Let’s Keep the Best Parts of 2020!
What were your best parts of 2020? Maybe there weren’t that many. After all, 2020 was a whirlwind year that no one could’ve ever imagined. Shut downs, quarantines, and the coronavirus dominated the year. Our way of life changed drastically, and practically overnight, thanks to Covid-19.
Still, some positive things came out of the year. People picked up new skills. They started cooking at home. Some decided to start their own businesses when work got cut back. Parents spent more time with their kids. (Yes, that’s supposed to be a good thing!) We stayed home, slowed down, and realized what’s really important.
And in the spirit of that I want to share some of the best parts of 2020 for my family. A year in review with a new perspective. Let’s go!
Started 2020 with my sister, who lives in KY. 
Celebrating Addison Owings Day (a legitimate day named after my daughter for her conservation efforts in the community). 
Getting dressed up for the Girl Get Dressed conference. 
While in Kentucky we decided to take a picture outside the place we first met. (FYI, it was a gas station way back then!) 
Attended the “Day of Ministry for Women in Ministry” conference in Dallas. 
Built a raised bed garden for the patio. 
We got chickens and ducks. 
We built our own chicken coop 
Our finished chicken coop. Isn’t she beautiful? 
Celebrated Jackson’s birthday with takeout from Texas Roadhouse and ice cream sundaes. 
I made a new kind of cake for Chae’s birthday in June. 
My first time being a guest on a podcast. 
Built this mobile grill table for Russell for Father’s Day. 
This is me after I recovered from Covid-19 and finally got out of quarantine in August! 
We celebrated Harley’s birthday late (since we were in quarantine). This was our first in-restaurant birthday dinner of the year. 
Finally made it to the beach! 
Went to Kentucky to finally see family in October. 
Met my grandson for the first time. 
Got my nose pierced! (I have wanted this for years!) 
I celebrated spending exactly half of my life with my husband! Wow! We took this picture in the place where he proposed so many years ago. 
Took my daughter on a college tour to the only college she wanted to go to. She got in, of course. 
Made gingerbread houses with the kids.
I hope you enjoyed seeing my year in review. It’s a great reminder that not everything is bad.
Of course it’s so important to remember that many people were not as fortunate. From loss of jobs and income to loss of family members and loved ones, the effects of 2020 are still looming over so many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to them as they recover… financially, mentally, emotionally, and relationally.
Be kind. Love your neighbor. Give. And always look for the good.
Have a blessed week friends.
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8.28