2008 Reflections

Last year was so crazy, which is really nothing new,
It started off with friends most of whom I no longer talk to.
February and March were the worst months of my life as of yet.
I confronted an elder about some sin and the pain I still cannot forget.

The months April through June are frustrating still,
I learned what I am capable of when given up to my own will.
I lived my life as if it was my own life to waste
And regret is a flavor that I still can taste.

In July I met the man who would hold the key to my heart.
He was a gift from God and I needed him more than I thought.
Our friendship blossomed and more hard times came;
He lost, I lost, and we helped each other see through the rain.

In December we made a pledge of faithfulness and love,
And I am certain that our union was formed above.
God is so gracious in giving me my wonderful husband;
To submit to and love as a life long companion.

Days before the wedding my mom had a hemorrhage and scared us quite a bit,
Christmas Eve was spent in the hospital, which itself was quite different.
January brought a new diagnosis that threatened her life,
An anneurism was found and she had to go under the knife.
Many of His children gathered to pray as they performed surgery,
Successful in that with exciting news, but a very long recovery.
It was so scary to think that I thought I might lose my mom, my dearest friend.
But, the Lord brought her through that trial and was faithful once again.

Now Summer has come and has opened my eyes.
For God, last year came as no surprise.
He planned it all to bring me closer to Him.
He loves his own and He will always win!
Those times when I strayed; He used those too;
I am ever so thankful that every morning his mercies are new.

The Rapping Flight Attendant!