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…I’ll just leave it at that. :-)

(…only one more week of May - then, it’s behind me…not sure why this matters, but for some reason it just does.)

Kayleigh’s graduation was beautiful (pics coming soon)! It was a special time for our family, and nothing could distract me from enjoying it…and I’ll just leave it at that. Thank you so much to all of our friends and family who came to support us and celebrate. You are appreciated more than you know.

I really feel like her graduation symbolizes the move from one phase of our lives - as a family - to another. Now we are truly able to close a painful chapter and move on…literally and figuratively. There are just some things we won’t ever again have to revisit…Yea!

(If you have no idea what I’m talking about, then consider yourself fortunate… :-) )

Anyway, good riddance…and I’ll just leave it at that.

It’s funny how just one thought…etc. can tempt you to be right back where you don’t want to go. But I know that I’m getting better because I no longer stay at that address for long. Mostly, I’m just reminded of how extremely grateful I am to be surrounded by people who are real - people who say what they mean, and do what they say…and who have our backs no matter what. I am so blessed now by the people God has allowed to stay in my life. Every single loss was for the best.

Yea! :-)
Nate and Ethan are at a birthday party today - yea! They are just having fun in a safe and loving environment with no parents around who use their kids as pawns to make a statement…but I digress. They are having a blast today…and I’ll just leave it at that.

Yea! :-)
I was given a gift card to Starbucks, so I was able to have a jacked-up latte…guilt free! (See former post)

Yea! :-)
So, there are so many good things to think about on this Saturday…in the Park.

Yea! :-)
Peace out!

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on May 24, 2008
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Still in the Running

It’s Thursday, and I’m tired…weary, but I woke up feeling that way.

After a morning of meetings, we spent a couple of hours in Ikea. I love Ikea, but it’s overwhelming - but I guess 300,000 plus square feet of domestic accoutrement can make you feel like you’re in Heaven and…not - at the same time.

We have another Home Team meeting tonight - last night’s was incredible. I told Byron on the way home, “We may be a smaller group than we were a year ago, but we’re stronger and more determined - you can build a church on a group of committed people like that!”…and we are. And tonight, I know, we’ll be inspired and encouraged again.

But, still, I’m weary - maybe tonight I’ll sleep more than a few hours - maybe tomorrow I’ll eat the way I should - maybe I won’t let little things stress me out or other people’s “issues” affect or offend me…maybe.

It’s a long and winding road…

Of course, even in the weariness, there’s gratefulness - a lot of gratefulness for all the reminders along the way that I’m not alone. Every friendship that has weathered the many storms of past seasons; Every loyalty - every selfless sacrifice I’ve witnessed; Every time someone chooses to put others before themselves and their own comfort; Every smile. Every tear…

There is so much to be grateful for in this journey. So I will choose to make those things my focus, and remember to breathe…(and remember Stillness’ Whispers).

When I ran “track” (Yes, I did - don’t be a hater!), I always gravitated to the short events - the sprints. When it came to the long-distance stuff, I always struggled…I would just want to give up - NO MARATHONS FOR ME!!! But, apparently, God has other plans because this “journey” is a marathon, and I have to learn to pace myself, remove hindrances, not look back, focus on the finish line and…RUN. It’s the only way to get to the other side.

And, along the way, God sends “water breaks” - friends that are like “aloe for the soul”. He also reminds me that, although my journey is personal, I’m not running alone - there are many others in this race with me. So, I pray that I’m never the “weak link”,…

I know God will give me the strength I need - beyond that, I will do my part to keep my eyes on the prize…

Thanks to all of you who continually come along side of me and lift me up. I’m grateful…tired, but grateful.

Peace.

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on November 29, 2007
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