Life Happens...

Wow..once again, almost another two years have passed! And here I am, feeling the need to blog again! My holdup? Life!! So much has happened since October 2010! You would think “life” would inspire you to write more but it’s a lot harder to find that free time when you’re dealing with “in your face” situations. The first being….my divorce. During the year of 2011, on my birthday, (1 November), the separation process started and a year and 29 days later, I was divorced! After 23 years, my marriage legally ended …and I’m okay. Actually, I’m better than okay. The last 23 years were learning and growing years. And guess what, dear Readers? You will be privy to a few of the many life lessons I’ve acquired and hopefully you can get something out of these without having to experience it first-hand! Yaayyy!!

Lesson 1: It is okay to love and forgive; just know you must let go once the “forgiving” becomes rote and the loving is heavily one-sided.

Lesson 2: Children are truly blessings from God! They are smarter and more aware than you’ll ever suspect so “holding on” for their sake is most times just an excuse for you to hold on for your own sake!

Lesson 3: Know that the combination of prayer and faith is NO JOKE! Having God on your side and knowing He’s there with you make all the decisions feel right and will have even those who seem to be your biggest enemies work for you towards your better being.

Lesson 4: It is perfectly normal and okay to be afraid…what’s shameful is when you let that fear block and overrule the steps you need to take to get to your blessings.

Those are just a few of the many valuable lessons learned. That whole process personifies an analogy I’ve used many times before. “You have to go through it, to get to it!” You must push through the bushes that are blocking your pathway…yes, you may get scratched a little bit and you may even trip, but once you’re through it, …the other side is beautiful! And with that beauty comes the knowledge and recognition of the other bushes that will surely pop up; but then, you’ll be better equipped and will indeed know how to better maneuver though.