Remember when we were young and we thought 55 was really old. Now it’s just a number that we don’t think much of. It’s funny the kids in my class yesterday told me that I just turned 95, 85, or 65. Obviously to them I’m old. You know your only as old as you feel .
I was reflecting today of the last 55 years and realized that I’ve done a lot of things in my life. Some I had no control over but so much that I did have control over. I’ve lived a life that most would never want to live, but I also know the hardships made me into the strong woman I am today. It’s given me a massive heart for those who are hurting and compassion for those who have suffered trauma. It’s helped me be a person that children trust. It’s given me huge insight into why children act the way they do.
As I’ve said before it’s like looking in the mirror and seeing what I saw as a child. I could not have done any of this without the Lord in my life. He’s the one who is my protector who looks after me no matter what. I think of how hard I had to work to get what I wanted in my life. I never gave up, no matter how hard it was. I love how even now God sends me Bald Eagles to let me know that it’s ok and that He is there.
I think of all the people who have come and gone in my life. Some were really hard to let go of like the siblings I have in England and Ireland. Lies separated us those are hard to deal with. Two of siblings I have some contact with and occasionally with my dad. Forgiveness was massive with all of that and that’s what helped me stop addiction in my life. That was the missing link.
Other relationships that have come and gone there’s a plan in all of it even if we don’t understand it. I’m really happy I’m my life learning who I am and how I fit in the world. I love the person I’ve become in Christ. I love what He teaches me everyday and because of Him I have had lasting relationships. Some of friends have been in my life for a very long time. I value these friendships. Some of friends went home to be with the Lord. Those have been hard losses but happy I will see them again in heaven.
I have a wonderful family some are close and others further away but all very important in my life. Family is really important because not having it growing up makes you appreciate it more.
I have met some amazing people and my second home is in Bend, Oregon. When I step off the plane I feel at home with huge peace in my life. That’s my happy place. So throughout my 55 years I am humbled and blessed and wouldn’t change a thing.
Thank you to all those who support me. Those who know me and those I’ve met in the blogging world. I’m wondering when you read my blog and if you like it, can you like it please. That way more people will be able to come and read what I write. I write to help others to know that no matter where you come from in life that there’s nothing that you can’t do. To many more years.❤️
Beauty from Ashes. 