"Joyefull"........

Unspeakable speaks......

I turned 31 on November 12, 2009. I remember as a child hearing my elder family members say things like, "The Lord saw fit to it that I would see another year," and I never thought much of that statement until now. One year ago, I was on my couch praying that something extraordinary would take place that year, and that whatever it was, God would be glorified. Well look at God, He did it, He truly made my 30th year one for the books! This birthday, I chose to spend my birthday with my Aunt in New Jersey and drink in the wisdom that she alludes. It was cold and overcast outside, quiet and still in the house and peaceful inside me. Any other time, I would have been annoyed by the atmosphere but today I didn't mind it, after all it was just another example of how "not to let the atmosphere around you shape what is inside of you."

I am truly thankful for the time that I have been given and I do not take lightly my obligation to make the most of it. This upcoming year I will make no apologies for "living on purpose" and "moving forward to my highest and best use." I spent a small portion of the day crying...not out of sorrow but joy. I am joyful because of the blessing of healing that God has given to me; joyful for the lessons learned this year, joyful for the faithfulness of my God, and last but not least, joyful for being able to share all of this with you. In 30 years, I have been through more experiences than some people get in a lifetime and it hasn't been easy, but the important thing is that I am still here.....standing. All I can say is thank you God....I am truly "joye full"!!!