Reflections On 22 Years of Life
I love celebrating birthdays. How wonderful is it to take a day once a year to bless and commemorate someone's life!
Today I turn 23 years old. As I sit at my desk and delve into this past year, I am more than thankful for all that I have accomplished.
The day I turned 22, my roommate Elissa told me about her experiences at that age. She said it was a challenging year, and she had seen the same in the lives of many of her friends also.
My 22nd year of life was incredibly challenging; Elissa was right! I faced many mountains and trials which caused immense growth in my faith.
I traveled to Uganda for the second time and had my world turned upside down as I looked into the eyes and hearts of children who define my calling.
I was continually (and still am tested) in my faith and trust towards God. Many circumstances came my way where I could only completely rely on God in order to take the next step.
I have been a learner this past year. Many people have poured into me and equipped me with wisdom and insight to face the giants in my life.
And I have been given the opportunity to give back by mentoring those younger than me.
My calling has become more defined. My purpose in life--for right now and as well as in the future--has become more clear and prevalent within this past year. I am called to be a mother, not just for my children who I will one day have, but for friends in my life right now and also children I met in Uganda.
I have had my heart broken more than I would have desired, but no one ever desires to have their heart broken.... Regardless, I have learned so much about myself through those experiences.
I was blessed with an amazing group of friends who are like a second family to me. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for the openness and love I experience through their presence in my life.
God also blessed me with brothers and sisters in Uganda who loved on me, mentored me, and cared for me while I was there for two months this summer.
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Even though this year has been the hardest yet, I am forever thankful for the challenges and victories. The ones I just mentioned are only a fraction of what I experienced.
So, here's to 23!
My prayer for this year is for a deeper relationship with my Papa and an abundance of opportunities to pour out and be poured into.
It's going to be good. :)
Today I turn 23 years old. As I sit at my desk and delve into this past year, I am more than thankful for all that I have accomplished.
The day I turned 22, my roommate Elissa told me about her experiences at that age. She said it was a challenging year, and she had seen the same in the lives of many of her friends also.
My 22nd year of life was incredibly challenging; Elissa was right! I faced many mountains and trials which caused immense growth in my faith.
I traveled to Uganda for the second time and had my world turned upside down as I looked into the eyes and hearts of children who define my calling.
I was continually (and still am tested) in my faith and trust towards God. Many circumstances came my way where I could only completely rely on God in order to take the next step.
I have been a learner this past year. Many people have poured into me and equipped me with wisdom and insight to face the giants in my life.
And I have been given the opportunity to give back by mentoring those younger than me.
My calling has become more defined. My purpose in life--for right now and as well as in the future--has become more clear and prevalent within this past year. I am called to be a mother, not just for my children who I will one day have, but for friends in my life right now and also children I met in Uganda.
I have had my heart broken more than I would have desired, but no one ever desires to have their heart broken.... Regardless, I have learned so much about myself through those experiences.
I was blessed with an amazing group of friends who are like a second family to me. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for the openness and love I experience through their presence in my life.
God also blessed me with brothers and sisters in Uganda who loved on me, mentored me, and cared for me while I was there for two months this summer.
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Even though this year has been the hardest yet, I am forever thankful for the challenges and victories. The ones I just mentioned are only a fraction of what I experienced.
So, here's to 23!
My prayer for this year is for a deeper relationship with my Papa and an abundance of opportunities to pour out and be poured into.
It's going to be good. :)
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