Since this past January we have been living and learning.
Leaving my position as the Pastor to travel and speak was a leap of faith.
It left me with time to remember what I would do differently, what I'm glad I did do, and what I wish I had done.
My sister's apartment caught fire while she was at work.
She lost almost everything inside, except her sweet dog, who survived without even a burn or smoke inhalation.
Thank God for His amazing hands of mercy.
We traveled to Odessa, Texas in February where I spoke at a conference and taught a class on ethics.
We came home to Empty-Nester's Syndrome.
Our son found his wings and independence and moved into his own place.
In March, my beautiful partner of 20 years gave birth to a kidney stone the size of a pencil eraser.
Of course, they had to do two - T-W-O. . . .2 surgeries to remove it!
Bless her sweet little. . . . . . heart, among other things.
I celebrated my mother's 65th birthday as I celebrated her life
after she passed away five years before that.
It's good to know she is no longer suffering.
My sister's apartment caught fire while she was at work.
She lost almost everything inside, except her sweet dog, who survived without even a burn or smoke inhalation.
Thank God for His amazing hands of mercy.
We traveled to Odessa, Texas in February where I spoke at a conference and taught a class on ethics.
We came home to Empty-Nester's Syndrome.
Our son found his wings and independence and moved into his own place.
In March, my beautiful partner of 20 years gave birth to a kidney stone the size of a pencil eraser.
Of course, they had to do two - T-W-O. . . .2 surgeries to remove it!
Bless her sweet little. . . . . . heart, among other things.
I celebrated my mother's 65th birthday as I celebrated her life
after she passed away five years before that.
It's good to know she is no longer suffering.
Japan had a HORRIBLE EARTH QUAKE.
I began advocating for victims of rape and abuse.
April Showers brought two VERY SPECIAL guests to our home.
Braja and Vodka Mom graced us with their presence.
We were prepared to intertain guests.
We were not prepared to lose our hearts as we did.
May, well I dedicated most of that month
to the rape and abuse victims, survivors and thrivers
sharing some of my stories in hopes that people
who are going through Hell will know,
If you do the work to get through it,
It gets much better.
and had a life changing experience in a Miami culture
where anything goes and not much is accounted for
God lives there too!
I also had many moments of thankfulness and a full heart in June.
All that writing and stirring the waters from
March and May brought to the surface
the fact that I needed to go to the doctor
just to learn I had found my voice.
Imagine THAT!
WOW! It was a hard month.
I hit rock bottom.
I swam on the bottom for a little bit and slowly rose to the surface.
All is well. It was just a rough month. . . and I'm not sure I can even remember why.
Three weeks ago today,
She will be having surgery October 13, 2011.
Prayers are needed and appreciated.
Today, right now in this moment. . .
two days away from my 42nd birthday
I know that if I chose to look back and reflect for the rest of my life
I could peer into the pool and see reflections of sadness, happy moments, regrets, life, love and more life.
We never stop learning until we die.
Things don't stop happening in and around us.
It is how we deal with things in our lives that mold and shape our character.
I want to be that person that stands at the edge of life,
wings ready to carry me into the great beyond
knowing I have lived in such a way that would be pleasing in the sight of God.
I want to know I have dropped the drama and learned to enjoy even the challenges.
I want to know that I never stopped growing before I flew away into the clouds.
I began advocating for victims of rape and abuse.
April Showers brought two VERY SPECIAL guests to our home.
Braja and Vodka Mom graced us with their presence.
We were prepared to intertain guests.
We were not prepared to lose our hearts as we did.
May, well I dedicated most of that month
to the rape and abuse victims, survivors and thrivers
sharing some of my stories in hopes that people
who are going through Hell will know,
If you do the work to get through it,
It gets much better.
where anything goes and not much is accounted for
God lives there too!
I also had many moments of thankfulness and a full heart in June.
All that writing and stirring the waters from
March and May brought to the surface
the fact that I needed to go to the doctor
just to learn I had found my voice.
Imagine THAT!
WOW! It was a hard month.
I hit rock bottom.
I swam on the bottom for a little bit and slowly rose to the surface.
All is well. It was just a rough month. . . and I'm not sure I can even remember why.
Three weeks ago today,
She will be having surgery October 13, 2011.
Prayers are needed and appreciated.
Today, right now in this moment. . .
two days away from my 42nd birthday
I know that if I chose to look back and reflect for the rest of my life
I could peer into the pool and see reflections of sadness, happy moments, regrets, life, love and more life.
We never stop learning until we die.
Things don't stop happening in and around us.
It is how we deal with things in our lives that mold and shape our character.
I want to be that person that stands at the edge of life,
wings ready to carry me into the great beyond
knowing I have lived in such a way that would be pleasing in the sight of God.
I want to know I have dropped the drama and learned to enjoy even the challenges.
I want to know that I never stopped growing before I flew away into the clouds.
10 comments:
You have come through this testing year with beauty and grace. You continued to praise God and you shall continue to over come.
woo hoo! hey rock it forward PS...42nd birthday is a blip in the road...life is a roller coaster, up and down, but at the center sits his will and in that we can enjoy the ride...
You have had a very interesting year, to put it mildly. But such growing, and changing year!
Blessings and Bear hugs as you keep moving on.
I have truly noticed lately that the devil is workin' hard on God's children. Sounds like you've faced some giants.
Know that I'm on my knees prayin' for your sweet nother mother. God is good!
God bless ya sweetie and have yourself a terrific Thursday! :o)
Email me if ya every need an ear to listen sweeite!
Happy birthday, and what a year, right? So much to be thankful for. You've made it through much :)
you KNOW that God never gives us more than we can chew. Sometimes the jaw hurts and it's HARD TO SWALLOW, but we can take it nonetheless.
And you are an amazing woman- who inspires me every day.
Happy Day my friend. xoxox
Rolling with life's waves with grace & dignity is a beautiful way to live.
I'll keep your other mother in my prayers.
Happy early birthday.
'Just checkin' in on you sweetie have a blessed day!!! :o)
Through all the bad there is good. Something positive comes out of every situation. I love how you shared each event and what love behind it all. You're amazing Sharon and so strong!
xoxo
Katie
I don't know if my comment went through :( If it didn't I will try to rewrite it.
Through all the bad there is always something good, some sort of positive that comes out of it all. You look for the good and that's how you find it. I love how you shared each event throughout the year. You're amazing and strong Sharon!
xoxo
Katie
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