Out with the Old

PEACE OUT 2019!

I don’t know that I’ve ever felt more eager for a clean slate than I do now. The past twelve months were a roller coaster. My word for the past year was embrace, and it’s amazing the opportunities given to us that allowed me to do just that.

In a matter of months we had to learn how to embrace life, in ways I never imagined. Looking back, I can confidently say that I know God was in the midst of it all… even when there were many days filled with great challenges.

So what was the year really like? I learned to embrace the present. I put my design business completely on the sidelines. I did absolutely NOTHING to grow my business, and quite frankly, I enjoyed it. But the reason was simple. I knew living in the “now” would mean so much more than pushing to dominate a busy agenda. And, I needed a refresh personally. I learned to love life more and not let fear distract me. I worked to put my busyness aside to just allow myself to be with family. I watched life-altering sickness come in like a flood, yet I remembered God was bigger and better. I saw my dearest loved ones suffer, but I experienced some of the sweetest moments of joy too. I will not let the thief rob me! There is no stroke, death or cancer that is too big for my Almighty Father! He has been so good through it all. He has restored a lot, and I believe He will continue to do so.

I embraced so much this year, physically and figuratively. I learned more about myself and discovered that I still have a lot of improvements to make as well. But for those who know me, I love a good challenge, so I’m ready to make amazing progress.

2019, you were a wild ride. While I grew in many ways, I know there are blessings to come, and I am ready for a new way to live in the moment.

How did you grow in 2019?