Transition is the name of the game and 2011 was the year of it!
So much - if you've followed this blog, or my tweets, or fb I'm sure you know a little about all of what I'm talking about.
Along with all the change and transition of last year, some great amazing things happened as well - did you know that not all change and transition is bad?! I'm a slow learner.
I got connected and very involved in a fabulous site for pastors wives called leadingandlovingit. What a blessing - I know I've talked about them before, a few times before: ) Their resources and encouragement to me have been an inspiration in so many ways!
Other amazing and great things this past year, we mad some amazing - real life - friends, and life long relationships in that little town of NYC. My family away from my family. I miss them. My MOPS leaders, and my fellow pw's and ladies on staff from our church. The amazing volunteers at our church, who showed up week after week to be apart of something bigger than themselves! The people at our local Key foods. My list goes on and on.
What am I trying to say in this post? I'm rambling -
Maybe its that I'm an Otter and love being around people, maybe its that in rough times I'm so thankful that I have a solid group of people - near and far, those I've known forever, and those I've never met in person - around me supporting me. Maybe it just to brag - once again - on those who have made the rough times not so rough. I am very thankful to have these pillars of encouragement and support in my life - You Bless Me!
I'm also really looking forward to what new relationships and community are in store for me this year. As much as I don't like change, I'm also hesitant with the unknown and starting over with new people. It terrifies me!
I'm reminded of a Seinfeld episode and Jerry says something about already having his limit of friends, that it takes too much time to invest in new ones - sometimes I feel like that. Like I've already poured too much into the ones I already have, or had, I don't have it in me to do it again - then I think about those times that just the right friendship came along for me. What if that person hadn't been willing to say hello. What if I had allowed myself to stay closed? I would have missed out on all those who have changed my life and added something that I wouldn't have received from anyone else!
So what about you? Is there a friendship - group of people - who came along at just the right time? How did they impact your life or encourage you? I'd love to hear!
Rebecca -
So much - if you've followed this blog, or my tweets, or fb I'm sure you know a little about all of what I'm talking about.
Along with all the change and transition of last year, some great amazing things happened as well - did you know that not all change and transition is bad?! I'm a slow learner.
I got connected and very involved in a fabulous site for pastors wives called leadingandlovingit. What a blessing - I know I've talked about them before, a few times before: ) Their resources and encouragement to me have been an inspiration in so many ways!
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Other amazing and great things this past year, we mad some amazing - real life - friends, and life long relationships in that little town of NYC. My family away from my family. I miss them. My MOPS leaders, and my fellow pw's and ladies on staff from our church. The amazing volunteers at our church, who showed up week after week to be apart of something bigger than themselves! The people at our local Key foods. My list goes on and on.
What am I trying to say in this post? I'm rambling -
Maybe its that I'm an Otter and love being around people, maybe its that in rough times I'm so thankful that I have a solid group of people - near and far, those I've known forever, and those I've never met in person - around me supporting me. Maybe it just to brag - once again - on those who have made the rough times not so rough. I am very thankful to have these pillars of encouragement and support in my life - You Bless Me!
I'm also really looking forward to what new relationships and community are in store for me this year. As much as I don't like change, I'm also hesitant with the unknown and starting over with new people. It terrifies me!
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I'm reminded of a Seinfeld episode and Jerry says something about already having his limit of friends, that it takes too much time to invest in new ones - sometimes I feel like that. Like I've already poured too much into the ones I already have, or had, I don't have it in me to do it again - then I think about those times that just the right friendship came along for me. What if that person hadn't been willing to say hello. What if I had allowed myself to stay closed? I would have missed out on all those who have changed my life and added something that I wouldn't have received from anyone else!
So what about you? Is there a friendship - group of people - who came along at just the right time? How did they impact your life or encourage you? I'd love to hear!
Rebecca -
I totaly agree, and I love yoru posts Rebecca, always so up and cheery no matter what. I couldnt iagine moving, and then moving back, it would be crazy and so hard, but you did it and stayed so positive! You are an inspiration to me :) I am so blessed to have a hard working husband that I knw if he made a choice to move us, Id have to follow him 100% and support that, but it would be difficult because selfishness sets in, friends, the norm, the things you "know" that you dont want to get away from. How did you do it? And then to move again, even though a good thing, once again, leaving so much behind that you just got use to. Wow. Anyway, I am happy for you guys, and so encouraged to see you following what God has planned for you and your family no matter where and when. I would love to get involved in your growth group on Tuesdays, I am going to try to make it and bring alog a frined ! When do they start? and what time?
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Thanks Barb! Its encouraging to hear this. I don't know how I do it - I just do :) I try not to focus on what I wish was, but enjoy and find the good in what is. Any change can be hard, I think its just your outlook on it, and giving my issues with the change to Christ.
ReplyDeleteI would love for you to sign up for the group, it'll be on wednesday at 7pm and we'll be meeting @ goodrich coffee in calrence - go to akronfree.org to sign up : )
thanks for your post!
It is often said that people HATE CHANGE. The reality is that most of the time we like the change, it's the TRANSITION to the change that is uncomfortable. (can't take credit for this, just a little something I learned at a self-leadership class at work) I am SO looking forward to getting re-acquainted in our Saturday evening group. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great point Bethany, thats just what it is too - the transition. Its going to be a good semester I'm looking forward to the Saturday group too! Thanks for your comment : )
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