Stepping Stones

Life's a dance you learn as you go...it is all about one step at a time. This week has been a very trying one. Monday I had to move all my items into storage and leave my lovely ocean view room on Stratford Court. Thankfully I have wonderful friends to stay with through the month to save me from paying rent, but it has been a major adjustment living out of a suit case. I feel so out of place. I didn't work out all week, which is not like me at all. I have been so emotional all my energy was drained. Tuesday I gave my notice at work. My boss took it much harder than I thought she would. The rest of the week was very awkward- I felt at any moment she was going to walk in my office and tell me to leave. Working for a small company you become like family, so things are taken much more personal. I felt like I was breaking up with a boyfriend. Each day got better as we both realized it never would have never been the right time to tell her I was moving back south. I still am unclear as to when my last day will be, but I know it will be in the perfect time. If it is earlier than I had planned I will make the most of it and enjoy more days at the beach. This week I have had a hard time with people not being supportive or encouraging. It reminded me that you have to follow your own dreams and no one else's. I really don't know how much more emotion I could go through in one week. The days are getting fewer to spend with Ted, leaving a job and not knowing what the future holds for the next one, moving stress, and to top it off ...finding the answer to a question you have had for over four years isn't the answer you were hoping for. Two years ago I would have been devastated, but now, thanks to maturity, a stronger relationship with God, and faith I am able to look at it all and be thankful!! I have found the good in it all. I am thankful Ted came into my life and all the wonderful memories we share. Thankful for a new career opportunity where I can use my spiritual gifts and work in an environment that fits what God designed me for. Thankful I will be closer to family and wonderful friends. Thankful I finally have the closure I longed for, for four years! Thankful God is working on me and my future husband. I know His timing is perfect and He will bring it all together at just the right time. Tonight I will make a list of all the things I would like to do and be and have in my life. I am slowly getting there as I learn some big lessons. I ended my week with reading The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall today while sitting by the pool. It is wonderful and I highly recommend reading it for some inspiration. I will leave you a few thoughts from the book.

"In the end, a person is only known by the impact they have on others."

"Problems may only be avoided by exercising good judgement. Good judgement may only be gained by experiencing life's problems."

"Faith is all that dreamers need to see into the future."

"Life at its essence boils down to one day at a time."

TODAY IS THE DAY! Make the most of it.