Tuesday's Top Ten PLUS Ten: Events that Changed My Life

Tuesdays are the busiest day of the week for me. From 7am-9pm with a lunch hour, I have 5 different activites to bounce to and from. But this topic has been good for me, because I realize that every moment-even the busy mundane ones-shape my life. They may not be gigantic crucial events, but big or small it's all with a purpose. So without further ado, here are the events that have changed my life.

 1. Salvation
Without a doubt, nothing could have been more life changing than being saved from death and hell. It will forevermore be the most effective of events in my life.


2. Gracie
Going on 6 years ago, my little sister Gracie went to be with Jesus. Such a crazy and traumatic event changed things for my whole family, as you can imagine much would never be the same. But I wholeheartedly believe that every single ripple effect and the event itself was purposed and controlled by God.

3. Meeting My Best Friend
Looking back on it now, I never expected the 11 year old kids goofing around at the pool to become what we have. But that moment has changed so much, and resulted in something I wouldn't trade for the world. In the same category as meeting, would also be the choices that we have made to protect and build our relationship. You can read more about that here.

4. New Church

A few years ago my family started a new journey at a church closer to home, and since then much has changed. With focus on discipleship, growing, and journeying together for God's glory-we have all seen many positive improvements. The girl I was before, compared to the girl I am now is hardly the same at all.

5. Surprise Sister
When I was about 13 our family found out that my mom was having another baby. None of us expected it, with the oldest being 23 and the youngest 10-our house was quiet and becoming grown-up. In many ways things altered to fit a new baby. Now there is more chaos and snot-noses and dolls everywhere, but I love it! :)

6. Homeschooling
This school year will be the 3rd that my family has spent homeschooling. It has changed almost every aspect of our days, and enabled us to spend more time together and be more intentional with our education. It is definitely the choice for me. You can read more on our experience here.

I hate to leave you hanging..but due to the fact that I am only 16 years old, I have a whole adulthood life ahead of me (Lord willing) that I am sure will be filled with many life changing ups and downs. So, for the time being-I will leave the list incomplete. I'll get back to you in a decade or two :)

Don't forget to hop on over to BecKyle's page to read her list as well! Happy Tuesday, thanks for reading.. catch you next week!