Thursday, January 1, 2015

Hope in Impacts

Since it's the new year, I decided to write a cliche new year post. Bare with me.. 

A couple of weeks ago James and I watched a really great movie. It talked about impacts; good and bad, literally and figuratively, and how these "impacts" lead to moments. I would like to share my impacts this past year. Some are personal but I am proud of who I am and where I am today.

- I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Something I will have my whole life. It's very painful at times but I have decided to beat the odds and go medication free.

- I try and be strong most of the time with this diagnosis, but it lead me to an unfortunate state of depression. However, I successfully detoxed from my antidepressants. 

-I tore my MCL doing a dance-move skiing.

-I got promoted to manager of a very successful barber shop and it became the top selling shop in the chain.

-I followed my heart, gave up that job and moved out of the state back to my home in Idaho.

-I reconnected with my Junior High sweetheart when I moved home. And now I get to spend eternity with him.

- I have found a love for hunting. (Comes with the new last name:))

-I have found true happiness.

These impacts have become some of my hardest but favorite moments. Because of these impacts, they have given me hope, self confidence, and trust. I am so greatful for the blessings and love my Savior has brought to me this past year.