A Breathe of Fresh Air
I have realized in the closing days of the year, just how intense 2024 was for me. Our family underwent a few significant changes. Nothing bad, and certainly much to be thankful for. But these changes brought challenges that I could not hold at arms length. It has been a lot to process, spiritually, emotionally, and practically. Again, all things for which I am thankful. But from changes in my weekly routine to our family life, it was just a lot. In all the newness that I was adjusting to, things got messy. For me in my personal life. I felt like I was tumbling from one thing to the next. Seemed like my heart was in neutral. Like I was in the fog. I felt jammed up, stuck, boxed in. More than that, something was off. My hope, and joy were flat. My attitude was ... lacking. I know I can be a slow processor. By nature I am resistant to change. But how could I shake all this and get back to "normal"? Round about the end of November 2024 I realized that yes, I had a lot going on...