When a very tough 2013 came to an end last December, all I could think about was looking forward to a MUCH BETTER 2014. As I write this, even now, with tears streaming down my face, I am reminded of just how good & faithful God is -- even in our trials & tribulations, heartache & loss. See, the enemy tried to destroy me & my family in 2013-2014. Many of you know that after a very long fight to not allow the enemy to steal, kill and destroy us ANYMORE, Micheal & I had to walk away from many things this past yr -- we had to walk away from some very unhealthy relationships, we had to make a choice about our marriage, and we made a very courageous choice in Dec 2013 to give up & walk away from some land that I inherited from my dad, the home that I built & where my girls grew up. All in pursuit to find LOVE, JOY & PEACE. We prayed & prayed & prayed some more.....I cried & cried & cried some more. We sought counsel from our pastor, my brothers & sister. In the end, we chose to fight for our marriage & for our family harder in 2014 than we had ever fought before. At one point this past yr, Isaac was failing many classes in school, going to counseling (both in and out of school), & I was told in January that he needed to have in-school testing done to determine if he had any special needs. Lindsey also struggled & was put on medication. Once we made the decision to let go, in Feb we found & moved into a rental home that is filled with peace, joy, laughter & love. We have met amazing new friends and have wonderful neighbors that have become like part of our family. I started a brand new career outside the home that I absolutely love. In August, Isaac & Lindsey both started new schools & are both doing great academically. Isaac has made new friends & loves his new school, is now involved in sports & is no longer in counseling. Lindsey has flourished into a beautiful young woman since we let go. These 2, out of the 6 kids, have overcome many, tremendous obstacles this past year AND my marriage to Micheal is stronger than its ever been been before and I love my husband more than I dreamed I ever could! I know that he loves me far more than he ever has. We laugh, we love, we have peace & we have joy!!! Throughout 2014, I have dealt with being bitter, being angry & depressed, loss & rejection, a tremendous amount of heartache (second to the heartache of losing my dad in 2009), but also have found LOVE, LAUGHTER, JOY, & PEACE. I look forward to 2015 because I know that the home & land we lost will be once again restored. I look forward to 2015 because I know that broken relationships will once again be mended. I look forward to 2015 because God is in control and in the process of RENEWING & RESTORING everything that was lost in years past. I look forward to 2015 because we are all healthy and have a joy, peace, & love that our family hasnt experienced in many, many years! I know 2015 is going to be a great year! #restoration #joy #love #peace #renew #Godisfaithful
Posted on: Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:54:40 +0000
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