Breathe in, breathe out.  Breathe in breathe out. 

 

 

Go…

 

 

Did you feel it?  I did it.  I’m in – really in (I think).  I took a leap of faith. 

  • Faith in the blogging system
  • Faith in me, that I will open up and share things
  • Faith in you, my blog readers, that you’ll be gentle on me
  • Faith that you will even find anything I have to say of value

 

I think I’m ready. 

It really is time.

This is really hard for me.  Opening up, being me, showing my vulnerable side.  I sort of learned a long time ago that people didn’t want to hear my problems.  I’m one of those people who aren’t supposed to have trials, issues, hurts or disappointments.  Well, I do. 

We all have trials.  Some trials are obvious.  While other trials are not so obvious.  Sometimes one person’s trials look like blessings to others – weird, I know!

My trials, for the most part, are not obvious.  And though I’m opening up, you most likely will not read them in the blog.  Most of my trials are meant for me alone to bear.  Alone, but never truly alone.  I have my big brother who has already born my trials for me.

I believe that once you put something out there, you can never take it back.  I have realized that I move past things and even forget they happened.  So, I will not be sharing those types of issues.

I will, however, share concerns and triumphs and even set-backs.  Please know that even though I don’t share them openly, the trials are there.  My life is not all sunshine and roses, but I like to be the kind of person who focuses on the beautiful flower and looks past the thorns.

I enjoy my imperfect, crazy life and am blessed beyond 6a00d8341df38853ef0133f1182c50970b[1]measure through it.

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9 responses to “Taking a leap of faith”

  1. Debbie Baillie Avatar

    Well done Amber! for being brave and honest and human. Can’t wait to hear all about your ups and downs! xx

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  2. Trisha Ladouceur Avatar

    I am right there with you girlfriend! And remember that along with lifes trials there are also an equal number of TRIUMPHS! Yup… you just have to be willing to look for them through the smoke. No one has a “perfect” life and if they say they do… they are lying…lol! But that is what is so wonderful! Sometimes a perfectly IMperfect life is what makes each everyday so very special and you learn to truly appreciate the good if you have the odd dose of not so good!
    (((HUGS)))

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  3. Dawn Moore Avatar

    It can be both freeing and healing to share things. Good for you for taking that leap 🙂

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  4. karen Avatar

    love you! 🙂 it is the trials that make the triumphs that much more powerful.

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  5. sesil Avatar

    I am so moved by you post. I love your perspective on life in general. I love that you embrace the imperfections and accept that we all have our differences and that is what makes us unique. You go girl! 🙂

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  6. Debby Webster Avatar
    Debby Webster

    I am there with you Amber! I is so nice to know that you are not alone! ever! xoxo Hugs… If we didn’t have the down’s…. we wouldn’t appreciate the up’s in life. “Faith is not a given… you have to earn it” ❤ 🙂

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  7. Renee J. Avatar
    Renee J.

    Amber, thank you for sharing….yes, we most definitely care. It is always a treat to visit your blog! You are so very special! ‘Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
    Hugs,
    Renee J.

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  8. Suzanne Sergi Avatar

    Amber this is such a lovely post, and I am for one, have been waiting for you to update.
    You are so inspiring, and such a lovely person!
    Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! Hugs

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  9. Kelly Massman Avatar

    I feel the same way. Somehow it helps me to hear that YOU feel this way! TFS!

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