As I review this whole year ~ I can revel in all that has transpired.
Marathons, 100 mile races, pacing, injury and near death experiences with "too" many family members! Raising little ones and building friendships with my older one. Continuing a romance with the love of my life (Gary). Dealing with painful issues of what life brings. Losing friends and making new ones. Tears and laughter (the kind that make my asthma act up). Running, mountain biking and just plain living.
Are they all gifts?? Yes, for if I didn't experience each trial or joyful experience ~ I wouldn't be who I am today.
It's hard to be thankful in the moment of all of life's trials but I truly do know of the promise ~ that I'm a continual work in progress. My life is amazing and I love big! Anyone that "really" knows me....knows that for sure! I have big hopes for next year and am promised of some "kind" of adventure that lurks around the corner.
During my off season of running I have had plenty of time to chase the kid around and not enough time with my grand-children.
I've talked with a dear friend Trisha ~ who planted a seed....How can I live my life with purpose?
Romans 12:2
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
