Year In Review (aka: Year 22, a follow up)
It’s the end of December. How did that happen?? This blog post is going out about two weeks later than planned, but I have had trouble articulating what it is I want to say!
If you have read Year 21, and any of the posts under ”My Personal Journey” (sections to the right) since then, you will know that in the last 12 months (plus) my life has been taken and completely turned upside down. All my routines, boundaries, ideas, etc, were put on a shelf to make room for a new chapter in life.
Since Year 21 was written, I have resigned a position, taken a temp position to soon be laid off, put ALL the options back on the table, discovered I was to become a part of Restoration Community Church’s leadership team, learned to support raise, taken care of two family members on crutches (at the same time!!), started homeschooling my kids, taken on another part time job, and found new ways to re-engage in the community through volunteer work….while dealing with myself along the way….learning again who I am, what I was created to do, how I function without a ‘box,’ healing, find parts of me forgotten, being more comfortable in who I am, and realizing in a whole new way that being a child of God and who I am in that is more than enough.
This year has been probably the most challenging for me. I have been angry, depressed, confused, hurt, challenged, scared, misunderstood and yet loved, supported, encouraged, amused, enlightened, confident, and peaceful.
I could have never guessed where I would find myself this year….never dreamed the roads God would lead me down when I let go and trusted at a new level. It has been an amazing year when I reflect on the past 12 months and read back through some of my blogs.
To those who have supported me, listened to my ranting, or simply been a friend who placed no expectations and gave me company for the journey, I am grateful.
After still being blown away by this year, I don’t even know what to expect for the next. After 22 years into my decision to take up the ultimate commandment of love God, love others, I believe I will stop trying to figure it all out, and instead strive to live each day fully…always open and attentive to where I am to best give my time and attention.
Here’s to new adventures….
