What an exciting verse.

It reads in the past tense, but I feel it in the present and future tenses.

I am finding myself so full of gratitude on a daily basis that it's hard to express it... in prayers, in writing, in communications with others.
Not to be mistaken for the ever-elusive contentment, my dreams and plans are farther-reaching now than ever, but-

I look around and I see an immensity of grace and gifts that I could not have cultivated all on my own. 

Even Kobie feels the goodness we are soaking in these days.

I relaxed, relished in Roscato- and really reflected- this day for the first time in a long time. 

I feel so blessed to be where I am at and to be journeying to where I am headed. 

God is so good.

I am constantly learning- but not out of necessity with depravity nipping at my heels. 

I am able to savor moments- as they are drops of water that will evaporate and recreate in ways and spaces that I may not be privileged to be a part of.

I can dream and plan- living in anticipation of keeping the wild-hearted promises I've made to myself.

Sometimes when I need a miracle, I look into my daughter's eyes and realize I've already created one.

This photo is a complete summation of my life for the last 5 months. No, life did not settle down. No, we did not land and stay landed. No, I am not complaining about it... 

Yet again, the best of my plans lay to rest and God's are proving to be better.

Since my last post, I faced a layoff due to programmatic changes in Nov. and gained a new job with a Loveland program for at-risk youth in the same month. Then 2.5 months later was offered another position that I really thought was a long shot. Long story short, we are back in Cheyenne and we are the best we've been probably ever. 

I am now managing 1/3 of the programs in WY (governmental and non-profit) that receive funding from the State.  Technically I'm employed by the Office of the Attorney General, Division of Victim Services. I LOVE it. I give all the kudos to the Lord... there were numerous other applicants with amazing qualifications. I know he paved the way for me to fast-track through the nonprofit arena and hold multiple positions to prepare me for this one. 

So, we are one week and three days into life in Wyoming and everything is so bright and relaxed. We have a great amount of excitement and anticipation regarding what the near future holds... a shift that holds so many more options and freedoms.

I've never felt better about myself or my life. My journey for the last 2 years has re-created me. Spiritually, mentally and emotionally. I am the best me and it's only going to get better.