2006 was a brutal year for me. A 23 year marriage ended and a lot of introspection obviously followed. Hurt feelings over things said and done led to the realization of how fragile life's friendships and relationships really are. It was a hard lesson to learn.
A new year always brings hope for change and resolutions abound in our personal lives and career goals. Me? I'm happy to be here...everyday. A counselor told me once "You can't hurt a dead man." While that may seem morbid, depressing and self-loathing the reality is we can't carry all of life's hurts around. When I finally realized I couldn't change people's opinion of me even if they were right or wrong... I became free to be who I am. Warts and all!
I have made many mistakes the past several years and I'm sure more will come. But I do know this one thing: God is faithful. When I don't deserve the mercy He gives it. When I really shouldn't receive grace He bestows it.
So here's to 2007... a new year full of change and promise. Hope to see you around.....
