Two Years

I can honestly say the past two years have flown by very quickly! I remember first moving to Georgia and being bummed about being here. We even went back to Florida every chance we could. I never thought positive about living here and I always looked forward to getting out.. I still do! But living here has taught me many things.

It as taught me about looking for the positive in everything. While I haven't been able to find a job in my career it allowed me to spend some quality time with my husband. We won't always be able to have that time together since the always dreaded D word can happen at anytime. I spent almost a year and a half unemployed but that was time we were able to spend just the two of us. Which after our previous four years apart we needed the time to get to know each other again.

I learned I wanted more in life then to be a Therapeutic Riding Instructor. I started going back to school this summer to get my prerequisites to apply for a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program. My ultimate goal to to really help people improve there lives while doing their therapy sessions from the horses back! I want to know more about the human body and helping people to develop/redevelop muscles to accomplish tasks that many of us take for granted. Even if it is only freedom from a wheelchair for 30 minutes a week. I know that my journey is going to be tough but I also know that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. This also means I have a bunch of classes I need to take since I didn't take them for my BA.

One of the perks of being here has been the distance to family. I am extremely close to my family! I rarely go a day without talking to my Mom once if not more. Being in middle Georgia gives us the opportunity to go home over the weekend if we want. I was thrilled that we could go home to watch my Nieces first dance recital. I have always loved spending time with my Sister, Niece, and Nephew and miss being able to drive ten minutes to see them. They are growing up so fast it is hard missing some of the things they are doing.

And last but definitely not least is the great people we have met here! I know I will have some friends for a lifetime. We have spent some fun nights with people, nights I will never forget!

Letting go

This past year and a half for me has been all about God teaching to me let go and to really place everything in his hands. In a previous post I talked about my story and the disappointment I had when moving to Georgia since I was not  able to use my degree. Believe me it has been a true struggle but God has taught me it is totally possible and he does reward those who wait for his timing.

I've been working in my new job for about two and a half months. While it isn't my dream it does have a few perks.. but this isn't what this post is about! About a month ago I was approached by a lady who I respect not only for the person she is but also for her complete trust and faith in God. She wants me to help her dream come true! Which coincides with my dream!!!!! Funny how after only three months God has once again given me the hope of my dream coming true.

It was three months ago that I really let go of my dream and allowed God to place me where he needed me and I cannot believe how fast he has worked to bring someone in my life that not only can help me but I can also help her. Not only can I help her but my dream of teaching those with disabilities to ride is going to come true! I'm thrilled!

Not only has it been a year of placing my trust in God and letting go of control over my dream. It has also been a year of me learning to forgive and let go of the grudges. I started to wonder if God can forgive so many people including myself of their sins why is it that I cannot forgive the few who have hurt me. Isn't forgiveness at the root of being a Christian and showing love toward one another. Along with love comes forgiveness. Man was this a revelation in my life. I had people I needed to just forgive and move on; friends and family. It wasn't necessarily they had asked for it but because of the grace God has shown me. Following the example that Christ showed us so many years ago has really allowed me to be free of the grudges I held onto so tightly for many years. I wanted to be free of the anger because I knew deep down I loved and cared for these people.

I'm grateful for the lessons God has been teaching me this past year because I believe they make me a better person. God has never failed me so why should I not trust that he will show me the correct way of living my life.