The adventures of a whole new life started a week ago today. I enjoyed my last (for a while) Starbuck's with my sister and niece and they sent me off with love and prayers. While I was sad to leave, I was so excited for what I was driving to, 7 hours south. Now, a week later, my excitement for being here has grown. While I miss familiarity so much, exploring a new town, in a new state, with mostly new people has actually been a lot of fun.
I am a creature of habit and thrive on consistency. I typically don't enjoy a lot of change. In the past, major life changes have proven to be very difficult and created major obstacles in my life. This change, though life altering, has been nothing but a blessing. God has allowed me to go through many challenges and changes, mostly in the last 10 years, to bring me to a point of contentment, joy, and peace about whatever comes my way. I am confident that there will continue to be changes and challenges in my life, but as I am learning, these challenges shape me to be more like Christ. The best part, now, is that there is someone that God has brought into my life to share in these joys, challenges, and adventures. I am so blessed.
When I reflect on all that God has done in the last 7 months, I am speechless. The best I can say is, "My cup runneth over..." God is so good.
