Blessed for a Lifetime
I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face. Sad tears, happy tears, tears of change and tears of growth.
How blessed have I been these last 13 months. God is so good in so many ways. I moved to TN not having thought through what it would be like to move back in with my parents at 25 (with a baby and a dog) when we were all at such new and different phases in our lives. I didn't think through what it would feel like to have no friends in my home town. But I also didn't think I could have possibly loved my stay so much.
God has introduced me to the most wonderful, inspirational, positive, fun and fabulous women. Women who are supportive, and strong, and holy, and memorable beyond belief. I have honestly never met so many women like this. Women in love with their husbands and our Lord; women who make having 1, 2, 3, even 4 children look easy; women who are devoted and yet can share their time so generously with all.
I have learned so much in the past 13 months. I have learned what it means to be a strong woman. Three generations of women live under this roof and we each have grown so much. I've never felt closer to my mother or my daughter. I am encouraged by the faith and love I've seen in my friends. I am terrified of leaving and moving forward but so excited by all that lies ahead.
Thank you each for the role you have played in my life within these last 13 months. I am grateful, I am humbled and I am hopeful. I will miss you each dearly and think of you always.
Reason, Season, or Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
— Unknown
How blessed have I been these last 13 months. God is so good in so many ways. I moved to TN not having thought through what it would be like to move back in with my parents at 25 (with a baby and a dog) when we were all at such new and different phases in our lives. I didn't think through what it would feel like to have no friends in my home town. But I also didn't think I could have possibly loved my stay so much.
God has introduced me to the most wonderful, inspirational, positive, fun and fabulous women. Women who are supportive, and strong, and holy, and memorable beyond belief. I have honestly never met so many women like this. Women in love with their husbands and our Lord; women who make having 1, 2, 3, even 4 children look easy; women who are devoted and yet can share their time so generously with all.
I have learned so much in the past 13 months. I have learned what it means to be a strong woman. Three generations of women live under this roof and we each have grown so much. I've never felt closer to my mother or my daughter. I am encouraged by the faith and love I've seen in my friends. I am terrified of leaving and moving forward but so excited by all that lies ahead.
Thank you each for the role you have played in my life within these last 13 months. I am grateful, I am humbled and I am hopeful. I will miss you each dearly and think of you always.
Reason, Season, or Lifetime
People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime.
When you figure out which one it is,
you will know what to do for each person.
When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty;
to provide you with guidance and support;
to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.
Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.
Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away.
Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON,
because your turn has come to share, grow or learn.
They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it. It is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person,
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.
— Unknown
OK, you are such an amazing woman. I need to tell you that you too have blessed Franklin(and me of course!) You are 10 years younger than me and yet I have gained so much from having you in my life! Your strength and Faith is so very powerful! I AM BLESSED that you are my friend! Love you! Angie
ReplyDeleteI cannot express in words how much I'm going to miss having you around! I want to be happy for you (and I am), but selfishly I'm so sad that such a beautiful person is leaving my everyday life. But, I am confident we will stay friends! I can't wait to come visit in FL & see your new beautiful house & check up on sweet Gabs!! Thank you for your friendship! I will cherish it forever! Love you!
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