Every day life changes in some manner, and my life has certainly changed since my last post several months ago. With each change comes deep deliberations as one accepts the alterations that one has little or no control over. In the past few months I have married off one of my sons, become a grandmother, lost my best friend, retired from my full-time teaching career, begun teaching for the University of Phoenix, had another filly (baby horse), sold two horses, and said good-bye to one of my sons as he, his wife and daughter move to the University of Virginia as part of his JAG training. And there has been more.So much change in such a short time, I have been told. To cope with life changing moments, I have searched deep in my soul and made additional changes, as well. I started walking three to five miles each morning to increase the endorphins in my brain, which serve as natural spirit lifters. It also is a slick way to lose 12 pounds in three months. I didn't see that coming. I have also stopped eating junk, or at least as much junk as possible, which has contributed to the weight loss.
Life changing events create stress for all involved, and often stress creates hand wringing, sharp words, and additional life altering events. To all who have been involved or affected, know life continues to shift and change each day, and there are always surprises we didn't see coming. Together we will all survive and get through these times, regardless of the outcomes.
And so today I will again walk, I will again teach my online composition courses, I will again write an article about reading skills for publication, and I will again attempt to learn as much as I can about my new iPhone 3GS. Life changes every day, and I can certainly vouch for that. Accepting the changes is the tough part.
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When changes occur in our lives, it is often because God wants us to seek new growth and follow in the paths that He has laid out for us.
I myself have known for a very long time that I have needed to change, but in my mind, I always seemed to think I would change later; I still have plenty of time. Sometimes later never really comes and when it does it is often too late that we realize that we have missed all of God's promptings to change, and we have run out of time.
You are a strong beautiful woman, you are a happy person people enjoy would company, and you have many, many friends that love and care you. Your children love you. We all want the very best for you. You deserve the very best.
As you go through the rest of your life, please look to God for guidance and strength. If you need help in any way or just someone to talk to he is always there for you.
So am I.
I only new you for a short time, yet I feel I have known you my whole life. You lifted my spirits, something I have lacked for a long time. Because of your wisdom, I steped out of my comfort zone, exposed my heart and soul for the world to see. I was your student not too long ago, and I wanted to take this time to say thank you. I wish you and your family the best, as for the changes you must accept, although tough, I know you of all people will succeed.
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