Perseverance....

Most of you who read my blog know me personally. It is a blessing to have a wonderful support group of people who truly understand me. Your feedback and encouragement make it possible to remember that I am a good person, I am making a difference, I am doing what is right! My outward appearance doesn't matter and you love and care for me unconditionally.

All of the feedback I have gotten hasn't been so positive. It is hurtful to hear words of anger from someone you care about. The choices and actions I make aren't always understood and sadly they never will be. Trying to decide what move to make with loved ones is difficult. There will always be the "what if's" and I am trying to not let those thoughts control every emotion and action. I always knew that there would be a point that things would change in a way I couldn't control. Unfortunately, that moment came sooner than I was prepared for. Now I must make a choice to decide how much heartache I am willing to endure. Being judged for every move I make has slowly changed the way I view my relationships. Only time will tell how this wound will heal.

But, I am going to continue to be the person I have become. I am happy! I am moving in the right direction with my family, Jesus Christ, and myself.

Rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. Romans 5:3-4