In the midst of the chaos of 2020, there are so many things to be grateful for during that year. First I am grateful that I learned a few key lessons:

1. It's OK to ask for help.

2. SLOW DOWN & breathe a little — not all battles need to be fought at once (or at all).

3. Being courageous looks different for everyone.

4. Sometimes you can't solve everyone else's problems.

5. I really enjoy water coloring.

Next, I am so grateful that my community remained steadfast and overwhelmingly present (even virtually). When we were in the 40-day lockdown, I remember that someone ALWAYS had a zoom meeting going for us to hop on and goof off regardless of the time of day. Sometimes I would exit zoom calls that had lasted 8 hours. Of us doing what? I couldn't tell you. However, that time was so valued. I have a sweet friend who also hated doing homework alone as much as I do and we would sit on facetime for hours on end working on projects and papers together. After the hard-core lockdown, my friends and I found ways to see one another- usually on the roof of a parking garage playing childhood games in a large circle. This community is full of people who absolutely love Jesus and love each other, and I'm thankful for them.