Chapters' ending

So many times, we stand at the edge of a place we can not see and yet we must step forward. It would be so easy to stay, and yet, we step. It would be so easy to stay comfy and yet to grow we must change. We build muscles by tearing them and waiting for them to rebuild. Branches grow after pruning. And people grow only when they stretch their minds and hearts.

I've been in that place more times than I can remember. I've been tempted to run to the easy place and I'd be lying if I said I had never taken that easy path. But it's not where we grow. I want to grow. I want to be strong and bold. I want to be vulnerable and accepting. I want to be alive. And I don't want to do it alone.

I am wrapping up this chapter of our lives and I am profoundly grateful for all the times and ways I have been reminded that we do not need to go through life alone. God wants us to live our lives under His grace and in communion with others. I only have to be as alone as I choose. I have at long last seen the abundant blessings for us in this move.

There were so many days I railed, whined and moped. Those days were often my own making. Building community means have real relations with imperfect people. I have decided I love being in that mix. May I always move forward to see what lies ahead, al the while, enjoying the journey. May you come with me.