Beneath Still Waters

It seems like I've blinked and missed the last half of 2010... seriously. From about July on I feel like it flew by. It makes me think about this time last year - the start of 2010... who knew it would be such an important year for me? After being sick for almost 8 months, having everything from allergic reactions & random breakouts (thanks a bunch skin cells) to the most insane back pain I've ever felt, resulting in "degenerative facets in my lower lumbar region" and sick for New Years, I thought... man.... this year better be good after the start of it!

So lets recap, shall we?

In 2010 I....

- decided to leave Veritas

- was approached with the idea to homeschool two students

- formally quit my job

- diagnosed with degenerative facets in my lower lumbar region of my back

- told my students (harder than you'd imagine)

- learned more about Homeschool laws in Alabama than any person need know

- decided to go in a different direction than a homeschool and founded The Trinity Schooll, Inc.

- was fired from Crawford Road Christian School as their administrator

- in August, founded and opened The Trinity School

- learned more about being an Administrator

- discovered I actually liked being the Administrator (who knew!)

- met my exception

- turned 29

- Auburn went undefeated and will compete for the National Championship

There's so much more to 2010 than I can possibly list. I know that I grew closer to God in the past 10 months than I ever have. I compare leaving Veritas to coming to the edge of a cliff, not being able to see the bottom, and God saying "Brooke, my daughter, if you have faith in Me... jump." Thats about the best analogy I've got for what took place between February and June. A leap. And a lesson in faith, stepping out in faith, believing in God's plan, knowing that He is in control, learning how to let go of the worries and the struggles and put everything in Him... home, life, relationships, finances, professional careers, and beyond...

I can't even begin to believe that Trinity's first year is halfway overwith. What a learning year it has been! God has moved in such a mighty way, and I know He has already come before me to show the way and clear the path so that I may do mighty and wonderful things in His name. I am merely the vessel to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ through the students of Trinity and eventually to the world.

I can't wait to see what 2011 has in store!