I was driving through Murfreesboro this weekend and as we
drove through the town square I noticed there were race signs posted throughout
that read “Murfreesboro Middle Half Marathon Race Route, October 12, 2013” and
I noticed that my breath caught in my chest. Like a lightning bolt it hit me
that it’s been almost a year since that last weekend as a happily married
woman. One year ago this weekend I was at that race cheering on my former
husband in his first ½ marathon. I was surrounded by his family and spent that
beautiful fall day oblivious to the chaos that was coming just a few short days
later. The sign struck me so hard because it snuck up on me. I realized that I
have been so happy and content in my new life that I didn’t realize I was
approaching this anniversary. That has to be a good sign right? The past few
months have brought many more smiles and lots more laughter than the previous
months. I am thoroughly enjoying my new job at Nissan and I feel like this is
exactly where I am supposed to be for this time in my life. I am navigating the
arena of dating again and breaking down the walls around my heart and letting
someone new in to my life. It’s been a challenge but totally worth the fight. I’m
growing leaps and bounds in my faith and my relationship with my Savior this
Spring/Summer. I am engaging in my church and my small group and I’m making
some great connections and friends at my church. I can honestly say that as
crazy as this past year has been, it has been the worst and BEST year of my
life. That is so strange to say and many people may not understand how I can
say that, but I trust God and I know he is working all things out for my good.
I still do not have regrets about my marriage, and I know that all of those
experiences helped shape me into the woman I am today and I am moving forward
into a much brighter future. I want to say thanks to all my friends and family
who have helped guide and support me this year and have shown me love through
all the sorrow and questions. You all are such amazing blessings to me J Here is to another
year and a brand new Starr.
