It is
Christmas day 2011, Wow! What just happened? It seems as if only yesterday I
opened my eyes and it was January 1, 2011 and today it is one week away from
2012.
I have spent half of 2011 unemployed. In spite
of the financial challenges I have had a really good year!
I also awakened on September 7, 2011 to the one
year anniversary of the death of my oldest daughter’s father and as it turns
out my first love and dearest friend. I nearly broke down dozens of times that
day as heartbreak kicked at my heart like a mule at my bones. Indeed, it was a
difficult day, but I got through it.
The
difficulty was laced with confirmation as to why I believe in a true and living
God of the heavens also reminding me why I sing with my whole heart; He is more than amazing! How else could
one ever face the reality of not seeing those they love dearly ever again in
this life?
I also have had breathtaking grandeur moments.
One such moment came from some 900 miles away via text message from my son in law
saying Nadia is here! Nadia Sophie Delangie was born to my second oldest and
her husband on September 3rd. What indescribable joy! She is my 10th
grand child in the treasure chest of love, laughter, and memories to make. Life
is definitely sweeter than sweet, coupled with better than good!
This year
my first born grandchildren (a double blessing, twins) reached yet another milestone
turning 16. Pride filled my heart as
they made their grand entrance into their sweet- swag 16th birthday
bash. What a celebration! I still cannot believe I have sixteen year old
grandchildren.
2011 another
year added to my life. It is overflowing with reminders of my many blessings as
I learn to appreciate life with and in spite of adversaries.
Climbing a
mountain, as difficult as it may be is absolutely picturesque once you reach
the top. If you lose your footing and give up settling for the crash how will
you ever experience the breathtaking exhilaration, the exquisite view from the
top. Or feel the refreshing-soul cleansing rebirth of life within?
I have been
on the mountaintop by way of the valley. It is a given, I have more mountains
to climb because I desire to continue growing in every year for the duration of
my life. However, I will remember 2011 as the year that catapulted me to a
greater level on which I now walk with a new confidence. It is in this new
found confidence I have complete clarity.
Trials beyond my control will continue to meet
me on the road of life; nevertheless, those things which are within my control
I now understand clarity with confidence gives me an advantage. If I have an
advantage over my trails I am the victor and therefore I am an overcomer.
I count all my
blessing of 2011 yes and amen as I smile and bid it farewell entering into 2012.
I look forward to another blessed year, not because trails will not come but because
I am the victor and out of every negative circumstance I decide that good shall
prevail!
I am
stepping with a joyful heart of great expectation into the year of Two-Thousand
and Twelve in my imperfect purrfextlife!
