Journal Entries
This year didn’t unfold the way I imagined and thank God it didn’t.
The last four months, in particular, have been some of the most transformative months of my life. They weren’t easy. No real walk, no real journey ever is. But they shifted me. They reshaped who I am as a human being, who I am as a woman, and who I am becoming going forward. And I wouldn’t trade that transformation for anything.
This year was with trauma deep, life altering trauma. Something horrific. Something that forced movement when I didn’t feel ready. Something that broke me open in ways I didn’t choose, but desperately needed. What came out of that breaking was the closest, most honest relationship I have ever had with God.
This year taught me that growth isn’t about becoming perfect it’s about becoming obedient, humble, and willing to change. It’s about repentance. It’s about choosing better when you know better. It’s about allowing God to refine you, even when the refining hurts. Do you need that?
I am deeply proud of the woman I am becoming not because I ever need validation, approval, or self-esteem given by others. Its sad if you do I promise it can change and I will pray for you. God is enough. His presence is enough. His direction is enough.
I won’t be doing a “what 2026 will bring” post. I tried that last year and none of it applied. God had a completely different plan for my life. AMEN!!!! And now, sitting here on December 27, I can honestly say His plan was better. AMEN!!!!
I have the most incredible family.
The most beautiful bond with my grandchildren.
A deep, meaningful connection with friends and community.
A growing church family.
A stronger, living faith rooted in Scripture and trust.
I’m happier than I’ve ever been not because every moment is easy, but because I no longer live in the hard moments. I create new ones. I build memories. I choose joy where I can. And many of those moments will never be posted because they don’t need to be.
Inside these walls is laughter.
Inside these walls is growth.
Inside these walls is faith.
This always journey has taught me that I will never be finished. I will always need to grow. I will always need to repent. I will always need God. And that is not weakness that is freedom.
This is a beautiful journey.
And walking it with God has changed everything.
Do you have any areas you truly need to change?
I'll always pray for all with sincerity, that is what you're supposed to do and I'm gods daughter and forgiving is always not access. If your in a dark place or bad place confused place, scared place, frustrating place, lacking place, jealously, shame, guilt, etc you can always reach out I'll always be a ear to listen.
Trish