Today I experienced a few magical moments. I saw the look of confusion on the faces of others who tried to figure out who I was. There was a familiarity, but so many differences it was hard for them to imagine or understand. It’s those looks and the stumbling words that often follow that give me the strength I need to share my story. Their looks of shock open a door.  I decide if they get to walk through it and how far past it they get to go.
A little more than 2 years ago we pursued a call to serve in a new community of faith. Shortly after that transition, my physical transformation journey began. I don’t doubt that that transition to a new community spurred the physical journey that would soon follow.
2 years ago, this girl learned the importance of stepping out in faith, opening her heart, taking risks and looked boldly into her future.
She began a painful journey towards holistic healing. It began with journeying to a new community. Then the journey became about something more, about becoming the woman God called me to be. Â Today, my journey continues. I’m on the search where my journey will lead me next.
Today, that meant spending my time serving with a friend and investing in our friendship.  Part of that time meant taking a step backward, but in hindsight I think it’s quite the opposite. Even though we have found a new community of faith, the relationships we built years ago are still there. Today as I encountered those I haven’t seen in a while, I had the pleasure of letting them join me on my journey. They got to  meet me where I am now.  For some, that is hard. For others, it’s no different.
Today, this girl looks back on her past and is grateful for every part of her journey because the more plot points the story has the more interesting it is. Â They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, and I know it’s true. 2 years ago, I decided I didn’t like the story I was writing. What began as small changes in my storyline led to the need for more changes. Today, the cover of my story has caught up with the internal changes.
The girl that you see today is at the beginning of a new chapter in an on-going series.
I look forward to sharing my story with you as it unfolds and I hope one day I get to share that magical moment with you when I watch as you try to understand how I got from where I am to where I was. But more than anything, I can’t wait to be on the receiving end of that as I watch your story unfold and change right before my eyes.
Do you like the story you are writing?
Could your story use a change in title, cover or  major edits?
What small change can you make today to start re-writing the best story you’ve ever told?
