Weeks have passed and I've barely thought about blogging. I'm in my crazy-busy season at work right now and trying to find some down time as I'm able. Life has been good though. Through some recent reflection (caused by my birthday - isn't it funny how it's often one of the few opportunities people seize to think about life and I do it, too), I've realized that I'm growing. It feels good.
It's a relief to grow through patterns and habits that have shaped my life in negative ways and see what is on the other side. Freedom. I know I'm being a bit vague here, but I've been experiencing peace and joy as I've made some healthy choices for my life recently. The process of growth is often challenging, but God has been teaching me much about the value of honesty, authenticity, humility and the blessing of community. It is neat to see how He uses each of these things to bring about change in my life.
I feel encouraged that Jesus continues to meet me in my brokenness and helps me continue to pursue a life lived in light of the Gospel. I've come to the conclusion that I would far rather see my brokenness with eyes WIDE open than ignore it or live without awareness of it and refuse to grow. I've just been praying that God would continue to keep my heart teachable and tender so, when I encounter my humanity and sin, I would choose to embrace the process and grow. It's messy, humbling, exhausting and difficult, but so worthwhile.
Time with friends has also been encouraging lately. I celebrated my birthday with friends that have become dear to me here in Boston, went to the Sox game a couple weeks back with my old friend, Scott Willingham (Great to see you! "Hi" to the fam!) & the McPeople :), had a fabulous work trip to upstate NY where my long-time friend, Ally joined me and then spent a few days on the backside here in Boston, said goodbye to my friend, Phil as he moved away for work and have more friends visiting soon, plus a trip back to my beloved Colorado is on the horizon.
And, that's life as of late. I'll try to update this post with some pictures in the next week or so. Until later.... I hope you're doing well.
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