Transitions

You know those times in life when things really don't seem or even feel stable? Kind of like you don't really know the exact direction you will go or what the other side is going to look like. But you know you have to make choices and decisions based on what you "think" is the best for yourself and most importantly your family. Sometimes you make the decision you think is the right one and you then realize maybe it really wasn't the best or it doesn't work out the way you expect. When a choice is put in front of you, you weigh all the options good and bad and maybe even pray about it or ask others to pray for you. You put your heart on the line and it doesn't always go according to plan. These are the times of transition, the times you wish you knew how it would all end up. There is a bit of uncertainty in these times and this uncertainty can make you question things you would have never questioned before. Doubt creeps in and things begin to appear overwhelming and difficult.

I've debate writing about this topic for some time not sure how it would come across or be perceived. But the reality is my family and myself are in a time of transition. A time that has us relying on people we didn't think we would ever need to rely on. A time that has us relying on our faith more than ever before. We've been learning and growing as a family during this time; it's not been without bumps or stress or even a few (many) shed tears. I personally have questioned myself a lot over the past few weeks... and we know those types of "questions" often go unanswered.

Even though we are finding ourselves in this transition we know there is an end in sight. It may not be exactly what we think it should be or the timing may be off. We may have to change our plans or do things we think we cannot. But isn't that what trying times are really all about, learning who you really are? Learning that difficult times and times of transition are just that "times".. times that will pass and times that will surely be back again. We learn new things along the way... things about ourselves and those around us. Some of them are things we wish we didn't have to learn but we know they are part of the process. When we come out on the other side we know we are stronger for having made it through and when we look back we realize "that wasn't so bad". I know that time is coming for my family and I can't wait to share it with you when it happens.

~Kristy