however, one thing that has been very clear this year is that God has been working through my location. it may sound strange, but I do believe that God really can work miracles even through your place of residence.
this family and space has allowed me a number of things. the ability to celebrate life’s exciting moments. wild dance parties where there is no need to hold back any inhibitions. surprise birthday treats. tears and pain over a broken heart. room to question God’s plan and to wonder if He really does care for us. moments of humility in sharing our deepest secrets and struggles. a place for community and festive parties. A safe place for mentorship with other amazing and Godly women.
all three of us are very aware that this is a place that we have been blessed with and that this time will not last. new phases of life will come and things will change. for now we will continue to soak up every second and hold on to this phase of life with a high level of respect.
as i write this i continue to receive clarity on the past year. i am reminded that, yes in fact God is in control. He knows our aches, pains, and celebrations before they take place. He places us in settings that will allow us to express those things with the support we need around us.
i am excited for 2012. i’m not one for making big changes in my life just because it’s a new year. for the most part if i feel a change is necessary, i make it, not waiting until i get to hang a new calendar on my wall. but something feels different going into this year. with challenge comes endurance and molding. in 2011 I started out as a ball of mucky clay waiting to be shaped and formed. i know i still have miles to go in being complete but the beautiful piece of pottery has certainly started to take form.
