transitory

Thank you so much to everyone who posted comments, sent text messages, emailed, or phoned to wish Happy Bday wishes! I had such an incredible day and definitely felt the love! Many blessings to all of you for thinking of me! I praise God for another year of life and look forward to the work of His hand as I transition into a new place in life in the coming year!

Transition - the topic of today's blogs.

First, I realize i've not posted in a while. my apologies. new situations in life have required my time and attention. some of the new turns in the road are not ones i wish to discuss publicly so please forgive me. these last few weeks have been a bit whirlwind. i cant say enough how grateful i am to those of you, who have shared your lives with me in these last few weeks. i know we all live in various places and its been such a blessing to visit with so many of you and hear what is happening in your lives. i feel honored and privileged to share those moments with you.

so many of you know that i am beginning anew in a new town, a new home, a new school...while i'm no doubtedly excited, its been an interesting transition into this new place. the transition is not over by any means but i'm excited for what's to come. i place my full trust in God to pave the way and make clear the next few steps in life. i have no clue as to exactly where it will lead me but i know that in the end it will be for a greater good.

i've thought alot about the word transition. going from one place to another. what unique time in life? i've been reminded by numerous peoples in my life about what a great opportunity this is. i couldnt agree more. it is in so many ways a fresh start: a chance to seek, explore, and grow. there are a couple of aspects of this transition that sometimes makes me nervous but God is faithful to remind me of who He is and exactly what He provides. its been bittersweet.

i've written about the inevitability of change and the fact that i've known it's been coming for some time. It isnt until it fully arrives that you truly know if you're ready to walk in it. i've always said i wanted to live in the deep and not reside in the kiddie pool. so regardless of any apprehensions or fears, i just have to dive in and fully immerse myself in the experience. i'd rather live life with no regrets having tried than to wonder "what if." its that "fight the good fight" that i'm most grateful for.

i'm working diligently to finish the packing. its been a good experience and good to purge stuff i soooo do not need. in alot of ways, its been liberating to fully let the past go and forge ahead with a bright promising road ahead.

thanks so much for all your prayers and thoughts!

i leave you with the lyrics from a Watermark song "More Than You'll Ever Know"

truly this is how I feel about so many of you in my life! many blessings and the next post will come after the move!

Something brought you to my mind today
I thought about the funny ways you make me laugh
And yet I feel like it's okay to cry with you
Something about just being with you
When I leave I feel like I've been near God
And that's the way it ought to be...

CHORUS:
'Cause you've been more than a friend to me
You fight off my enemies
'Cause you've spoken the Truth over my life
And you'll never know what it means to me
Just to know you've been on your knees for me
Oh, you have blessed my life
More than you'll ever know, yeah, yeah, yeah
More than you'll ever know, yeah, yeah, yeah
You had faith, when I had none

You prayed God would bring me a brand new song
When I didn't think I could find the strength to sing
And all the while I'm hoping that I'll
Do the kind of praying for you that you've done for me
And that's the way it ought to be...

You have carried me
You have taken upon a bruden that wasn't your own
And may the blessing return to you
A hundredfold, oh yeah...
A hundredfold, oh yeah...