It’s hard to believe a whole year has gone by. I remember when Alece first shared about One Word 2011, I practically jumped through the computer screen I was so excited to take part in this community of people. Of course then the word that came to mind was a scary one(for me at least).
I wanted to have an open heart and mind to what God had planned for me this year trusting that whatever it was it would be more than I could have ever asked for or imagined. And this year I saw what happens when you keep your heart and mind.
God led me to a church in NYC that I had assumed wouldn’t be a good fit for me. It turned into a place where I found new friends and a church family to share life with.
a job that was not quite what I had pictured myself accepting once I got to New York. In that I found an amazing group of coworkers and have learned more in 6 months that I could have ever imagine.
my neighbors…from the grandpas, Julia the crossing guard and the folks that live on my street I’ve found a network of people who look out for me even though they barely know me.
my year of open was filled with joys and sadness..challenges and triumphs…
but today while on the bus with the New York skyline coming into view, I realized that being open was what helped me find home.
beautiful…love this!