Year 39. It's hard to believe I'm this age. These last few years have been hard, but I feel like the struggle has helped me learn and grow- just like struggle is supposed to do.
During year 38, I began some new endeavors. Some were just meant to be outlets for frustration, stress, worry, yet they brought positive change into my life.
One positive change came through my walking and it led to weight loss and a desire to achieve a rather large weight loss goal. I've kind of been on vacation (ok. Not kind of.) but now that I've celebrated my birthday well, I hope to get back on track, starting tomorrow! I sure need some discipline and encouragement, because its hard to get back on track!
Another endeavour that I began this year was painting. What started out as an outlet for the hard parts of life (all of it) has become a totally unexpected source of income. What a blessing. I fully believe it is a gift from God to help provide for my financial need. Any art that I have done is not because I have some special skill. I want my work to be a testimony to God and His provision for my need. Not only has painting helped me financially, it has become an outlet for me. It's a place to lose myself in the work and take a break from the hard part of life. I have a long way to go, but I am loving the process of learning new things.
So, here is to year 39. I want to trust God more, for He has proven Himself worthy. I want to meet and exceed my weightloss goal before 40. I want to improve as a painter. Can I do this? Certainly not on my own. I need help from my Savior and I need encouragement and support from my friends and family. Thank you to those who have been such a help to me these past few years. I certainly am blessed by you!
-Kristen
