Wednesday, August 31, 2011

I'm Back...

So, I have been MIA for over a year now, and I am finally ready to start posting again.  

This past year has been wonderful, difficult, and quite a learning experience.

I over-extended myself beyond what I was capable of and it came back to bite me.  But, I have learned to prioritize and also endure harsh criticism.  I feel like I have grown.

There are so many lessons I am meant to learn and the funny thing is not even knowing I need to learn them.  I am amazed when a situation arises out of obscurity, completely blindsides me, causes heartbreak, and then miraculously teaches me.  My eyes have been opened to so much.  I feel that I can see more clearly and I am more open to empathy. 

I have lost faith and trust in people that I thought I couldn't live without, and I survived.  Almost unbearable pain, sleepless nights crying alone in the dark, hopelessness, loneliness, and grief, gave way to a new kind of happiness.  I learned to turn inward, trust my husband and kids more.  I finally learned that my little family is enough.  And, they are glorious.  And I am grateful.

Starting this blog again, I feel like a new person.  I don't know how it will turn out, but it will be real.  Take me as I am.  

2 comments:

Mindy said...

I sure love you!!! I hope you can trust me and my love and devotion to you and your family! Your frindship is one of the greatest blessings in my life!!!

Jaime said...

Love you, you are so strong and have such a capacity to love. It's so true, I have no idea that I need to learn something til it smacks me in the face and lands me on my behind! I'm so glad you are back blogging, I love to hear your adventures!