Hey there, I am still here!
I’ve been thinking about writing, but yeah, that’s pretty much as far as I’ve gotten…thinking about it. I know the powerful impact writing has in my life and yet I’ve failed to do it for so long. Seems like there are many things I haven’t prioritized like I used to, and that’s okay. The one thing I’ve prioritized is my health.
Prior to the start of 2024, I made a commitment to myself to get in for medical appointments, taking into consideration my whole health, body, mind and spirit. A lot of what I’ve been focusing on has been physical healing and with that comes the healing from within too. God has put many gifted medical professionals on my path. Each one of them has put to good use the knowledge and wisdom they have been provided with to support me on my health journey.
Throughout the year, I’ve seen medical professionals for my feet, had my eye exam completed and got a new prescription of readers, annual exam, massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, dental work, colonoscopy, genetic counseling, and genetic cancer screening. I had hoped to get in to have my hearing tested, but looks like that will have to wait until next year now. I wasn’t due for my mammogram or pap, so that will be next year too. I’ve covered pretty much all I can. Another thing to add, starting this coming year, is pancreatic screening (due to 3 family members, including my dad having had it and passed away).
In addition to making myself and my health a priority, there have been many ups, downs, loop-de-loops and plot twists along the way. God has shown up in great ways, show how great, how magnificent He truly is! My family and I have went through many tests and trials, seeing how much we put our faith and trust in Him. There are days where I spiraled (I can only speak for myself and not my family members). I know they had to endure some challenging circumstances, including being involved in accidents. What’s tougher yet is being miles apart when things happen, and learning to work through the emotions, grief, process everything that has happened, then find a way to work through it all, finding balance, peace, calm and joy in life once again.
There is no doubt we’ve had guardian angels watching over our family. Given the circumstances, things could have ended up much worse. We are grateful for God’s protection, His light and His love, throughout all times. We each gained from these circumstances many valuable lessons, especially how precious life is seeing how quickly things happen and can change. I also believe it changed our hearts, seeing life through a new lens, having a greater appreciation and compassion in both our personal and professional lives. The pain endured has come with a price (physically, mentally and psychologically), however the pain has not been wasted for it has been used for His greater good.
Needless to say my momma heart has been tugged at many time throughout this season in life, (as well as my heart in general). With the injuries we’ve received, healing from and growing through on so many different levels, maybe this has been more of a calling to rest (although I don’t think I’ve done that quite enough when my body has been tired and worn out). I know the importance of it, but need to start building that in and making it more of a habit. It’s all a part of taking better care of myself.
To add to the year, our preschool classes moved into a new school this year. Although it was only across the street, I was in love with the community I had called home for two years. I was heartbroken after receiving the news that change was coming, that I would have to leave such a wonderful school community. After I had time to grieve, mourn the loss of what I thought would be, I opened my heart and accepted the fact that God was moving me to a place I was needed. New opportunities were on the horizon! A fresh start, a new beginning, a new season was beginning. Change was hard. I felt uncomfortable. Isn’t that what we are supposed to do? Get out of our comfort zone, get so uncomfortable that we are almost forced to change so we will mature and grow spiritually?
At the time, I was limited by my own vision of how I thought my professional life would be. God showed me how great his love is, that when He removes something from my life, He replaces it with something even better! I wasn’t sure how life could have possibly gotten better than what I had it, but it did! God strategically positioned some incredible colleagues to work alongside me, all who have their own gifts, personalities, and life experiences that I can learn from and reflect upon in my own daily living. God keeps sending and surrounding me with more Christian women to work with. I have a beautiful circle of generous and compassionate women that I work with on my preschool team. This is one of the reasons I need to be exactly where I am today.
I know there is more he has yet to show me (in His own timing, His own way), teach me and help me become who it is He needs me to be.
Remember the lesson!
Grow from it and through it!
One test, one teachable moment at a time!
Thank you for still being there, your patience, understanding and taking the time to read!!
Magnificent Meraki 