Welcome back,
Does it seem to you that this year is just going by so fast? It does to me. There has been just so much going on lately. In fact, this year has already been filled with a lot of special moments and milestones in my family’s life. For one, this past month, my husband and I celebrated 28 years of marriage. That is a miracle in itself. Right? Not only that… but somehow I seemed to have turned another year older. I don’t feel like I am a half of a century old. (I almost choke actually saying that * LOL) I can’t believe I turned ‘the Big 50”. In fact, saying it outloud sounds strange. Some of you ladies may relate to this. I know I am blessed beyond measure. I am thankful for another birthday, and for all God has done in my life. God has blessed me with good health, and life seems pretty good compared to so many other people in their life situations. The greatest gift for me is knowing that I am a child of God through Jesus Christ; and I have a life full of love, family and friends. These are all important to me in my life. What more do I need, right? I try to remind myself not to focus on negativity or on aging, but I try to focus on what God has blessed me with and what I can do next in my life for God. Praying and asking God for guidance and to help me with opportunities to serve others. I pray that my life is a witness and reflection of God’s love, and I want to do all that I can in keeping God centered in my life daily.
April was also the month of my deceased father in law Doug’s birthday. He has been gone 11 years, and I still miss him every day. The pain has lessened and is not as raw. Losing loved ones is hard, but God is good and continues to help and heal me daily. It’s interesting to me the impact of losing certain people can be more traumatic that losing other people in our lives. He was a big part of my life. I know so many people experience loss in their lives, but making a choice to go on with life making good out of a bad situation. Trying to stay positive.
Another big event in my life this year is my daughter’s Senior year of high school. My “baby girl” graduates from high school in May, and she will leave home shortly after. Thanks to her involvement in the dual enrollment program, she will be leaving for college soon as a sophomore. As a mom, I couldn’t be more happier and sad all at the same time. This is going to be a very big change for me and her as well. I will soon become an “empty nester”. Major changes for this girl and I don’t know if I am ready. One minute I am freaking out on the inside, and then other moments I am actually ready for this next chapter of my life. I am excited to see what my future holds. I know God is in control of all things, and he has great things instore for my life. God loves all his children. There is a saying that I have heard of that says “let go and let God.” So I can’t wait to see where God takes me on this next part of this journey called life. God is everything, and without him I would be completely lost.
No matter what may come our way, we can all take comfort in knowing nothing surprises God. No matter what that may be.
Until next month,
Dana