Dear July: a letter

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Dear July, 

It has been a really good time. I have smiled and laughed more than ever in the past year. I took a trip and rested my mind. I took time to stay away from negativity and embracing the changes I have been going through. I have received more good news than ever, and things are finally appearing to look like they are rolling forward in motion.  

My birthday will be this month, and I just want to focus on being grateful for what has happened so far. The urge to beat myself up for what didn't happen is strong, but I am committed to beating the birthday blues this year. 

I usually don't care much about sharing about my age, but its information I now wish to hold close to my bosom. Perhaps I just don't want people to know. I don't want to be sized up and be told unnecessary prayer points due to my age and what I seemingly lack. It can be incredible draining to hear the expectations of what your life should be from other people, and it takes strength to drown out the noise. 

I am trying to see the bigger picture. That God loves me, and God trains and disciplines the ones He loves. It has been a long road since last July, and I am glad that I am alive. I am almost summitting the mountain and God is with me.

This month will be a quiet one, as much as I want to live it up, I have a few things I need to study for, so while I am silently enjoying life, I will be beneath the books. Until then.

Whitney