On Friday, May 24th... I turned 35 years old. To God be the glory. I've heard that 35 is considered "old"...but I still don't feel a day over 18.
As I look back at the past 34 years, I take a look at soooooo much that I've been through and that by God's grace I've become a stronger person for. My parents rocky relationship throughout my childhood, leaving home at 19 to go to Cheyney University (although my stay there was brief), a couple of disappointments, losing friends, sinning against a friend, finding love, the death of my mother, the death of my fiance, more lost friendships, betrayal, anger against God, backsliding, complicated relationships, the birth of my son, being emotionally hurt by a man, having my limits tested and stretched, having my last nerves danced on, enjoyment disappointments, surgery, being broke, feeling despair, living that single parent life, not being able to do what I want............year after year......many ups and downs.....
I thank God that HE allowed me to go through the fire. It made me who I am today. With all the setbacks I've suffered in my life, I'm proud to say that God allowed me to finish school, for now, and become a Licenced Practical Nurse three says before my 35th birthday. I'm a nurse. I have a title! I will go into more detail about that in another blog.
Lord, you have delivered me from soooooo much. There were times where I was angry, scared, happy, doubtful, hopeful....sometimes all in the same day. I thank you, Lord, for never giving up on me. Today, I can really see a bright future ahead and it's all because of you. 35... I'm happy...and I'm excited about my future. New career, new love, new life. I welcome you, 35.
Thank you, Jesus.
