As I sit here reflecting over the past year…the wins and the losses in preparation of looking ahead to the new year, I’m teary eyed (well I usually am). My year was a year of discovery for me. I truly discovered who I was and the people that mattered the most to me. I discovered that I’m resilient and strong and powerful. I’ve learned that is it okay to be vulnerable and to just be…those were the hardest lessons for me.

I’ve learned that my kids are grown up and are building their own lives…one that doesn’t need as much “hand holding” from me. That was the saddest and proudest discovery of the year. I’ve learned that people find value in my work and my contributions to the world. I also discovered that no matter how much you accomplish people will still misinterpret your intentions out of their own insecurities.

I’ve discovered that I can’t control everything (which resulted in me almost needing therapy…again). I’ve discovered the woman that I want to be…and not be. I’ve lived through some crazy stuff this year, but on the other side, I’m still standing. This year resulted in promotions and celebratory moments but also in some of the loneliest times of my life (I don’t know how I made it through July – September).

This year of discovery has resulted in more smiles than tears, but in some areas and emptiness than can only be replaced by God and my continued love for him. I discovered that no matter how high my heels are, to others I can still be looked at as a kid wearing lace socks and patent leather shoes. At one time in my life that used to matter to me, but now I realize that this just simply THEIR problem and NOT mine.

I’ve also discovered what purely makes me happy and that a good belly laugh can wipe away tears. I’ve discovered that in my old(er) age what I’m willing to stand for and what I will not allow to get within inches of me. I’ve discovered that after 8 years (yes, I said 8) that I am truly ready for love and all that it brings. I discovered that I’m ready to do life with who God intends for me to.

I discovered that life is merely about honoring God, walking in His purpose for your life, and to keep moving and not allow life’s challenges to change who you are.

As I look forward to the new year, I don’t know what it holds for me, but I’m standing on the borders of 2015 with my arms wide open and my face to the Son/Sun. I anticipate that just like 2014, 2015 will be filled with its own sets of challenges and highs/lows, but the key here is that my response will be different to those particularly challenges times. So, to this I say good bye 2014 and let’s get it started in 2015!
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