Four Weeks and Counting

This has been a year of restoration on many levels. Restoration of my love of ballroom dancing; restoration of balance in my life; and revival of friendships and family relationships.

Last year was really hard. I have a tendancy to overcommit myself and some people took advantage of that. It destroyed my self-esteem and my trust in people.

This year is so different...I'm so different...friends and family have noticed I'm not stressed out and easily upset anymore. While I miss seeing my FW dance friends regularly, I enjoy my time w/ them more now. And I'm just now starting to 'think' about dancing socially again each week. (I've only been dancing in my lessons and at home while practicing since January - only going to dance parties once or twice a month.) I've been able to have time to myself, to do things because I want to do them and not out of obligation. And I've been surrounded by people who understand and allow me that time. Interestingly, my finances are in better shape as well!

God has restored my life this year...and it's only the end of August - beginning of September...can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds!

"You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book"(Psalm 56:8, NLT)