February 2, 2011 I woke up and I heard that Still Small Voice that you always hear stories about. I distinctly remember hearing it only once before. This Still Small Voice said, "It's time to start living". You see, since my dad passed away 5 years ago, I don't think I've been living. Going through the motions has been my day to day life since I lost my daddy. I hate to say that this is true and has been the norm for years now, but it is true. A month ago I heard His Voice and it has changed my view on life. I am so very grateful for that. It hasn't been a big change just yet, but I notice something different. My attitude toward life and most things that come my way has changed. I am much more relaxed about things that would normally set me on edge.
This year, on the anniversary, I had a wonderful day. It was a day full of smiles, wonderful talks, and laughs. I wondered if a day like that would ever happen. One where I was truly happy. Well it did!
I'll never forget that day. It was a new beginning, thankfully. I hope and pray that it continues to be.
UPDATE: My cousin is coming home from Afghanistan in April! I am so excited and thankful for this! He is excited to see his wife, son, family, and friends. He lives in TN, so I hope he gets to come here to visit before his 2 week leave is up. I miss him so much. Pray for his safety between now and when he comes home and definitely going back and while he's there until August when he comes home for good. I pray this time flies for his wife and son who miss him immensely.
"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." --Lena Horne
-katie
