2k16. My one word.

One year ago today I chose my word for 2015. 

Steadfast.

My goals were clear.

I want to be steadfast in my relationship with the Lord.

I want to be steadfast in my relationship with my wonderful husband.

I want to be steadfast in the modification and improvements of my home sweet home.

I want to be steadfast in preparation to start a family.

I want to be steadfast in my growth with my church.

Steadfast.

Did I manage it? I think absolutely. 

I remembered this word for my entire year. It kept popping into my mind at unexpected times as a reminder of my vow to myself. To remain steadfast in my every move and to not waver at miniscule problems. I not only remained steadfast toward everything on my list above but I was also applying that word to an unexpected achievement.

My business. 

Jessica Cavanaugh Photography. If I remained resilient toward anything this year it was toward building my presence and getting my name out there. I had the most successful year I've ever had and spent so much of my time being so happy with life. 

Another area of life that Dyllon and I were steadfast in together was our finances. Which I guess can play a part in "steadfast in preparation for a family." But it was so much more than that. We grew in our marriage and learned so much about eachother ma weaknesses and goals and we got to a point where we can give more and more instead of wondering where our money is. 

We really did some amazing things. I didn't forget my word all year long. 

Now it's time to chose a new one.

Gratitude.

I was reading through hundreds of words. Racking my brain for the right one. I stumbled on many.

Able. Abide. Uphold. Seek.

But when gratitude crossed my mind it made my heart almost flutter.

I knew that had to be it. God was telling me so

This is my word for 2016. 

God knows it's something I've struggled with in 2015 and years before that so its time to tackle it head on and change that part of me.

I will show gratitude when things get hard.

I will show gratitude when things are perfect. 

My cup is constantly overflowing no matter the circumstances so it abundantly clear that I should apply such a word to every step this year.

I have a wonderful husband. The perfect church family. Family surrounding me. A career I'm incredibly passionate about. And an everlasting God who provides for me everything I could ever need. I am so very thankful. 

Cheers to a year of gratitude.