2018 has been rough. Not gonna lie. I’ll be thrilled to see
the year done and finished. Come midnight I plan to give Father Time a good swift kick and then I'll be waving both hands to
welcome the Baby New Year. Every time I think about the last twelve months I
get teary-eyed, wanting to burst out into the ugly cry. It was that rough! So
rough that I couldn’t begin to comprehend the New Year being any better. Usually,
when I reflect back, I am able to choke back the tears and pull myself together.
This past weekend I was blessed to be in the midst of greatness,
celebrating with a gathering of women who lifted my spirit and helped me see
the future in a whole other light. They were women of faith, coming together in
such a dynamic manner that it would be impossible to deny the magic that happened in the home of our host.
In that circle of sisterhood and friendship I found it nearly impossible to
choke back the tears and so I cried.
A good cry can be liberating. When tears flow, what felt
insurmountable suddenly seems manageable. Tears can heal hurt and heartache and
bring relief in ways that are often inconceivable. But a good cry, when you are
being supported by women you trust and love, who openly pray for your healing
and well-being, can be life-changing.
I am immensely blessed. Many of the women in the room came
into my life when I needed them most and didn’t even know it. There have been
friendships and bonds established that will last a lifetime. A few are family and I call them my sisters. I couldn't imagine my life without them. I also made new connections
that bolstered my spirit with possibilities. They are all a community of
support and encouragement. Huge shoulders to cry on when I find myself consumed
by a storm. They have hearts so large and magnanimous that to be in their midst
is to be blessed beyond measure. They are pure joy and light and love, and they
shine in ways that are so tremendous that there aren’t enough words in the English
language to express just how magnificent they are! These women SHINE and I believe they are Godsent.
2019 doesn’t have a clue what’s coming!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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