Over Two Years Out...

And if you only knew why, well you probably just might cry.

I'm still thankful, though.

While I've been away:

*My husband moved out of the house, and into an apartment with his girlfriend.
*I suffered prolonged periods of emotional and psychological abuse.
*My children reacted and acted-out towards the choas and confusion.
*I had to leave my position with the church to find full-time employment.
*I was victim of a violent crime that was in connection with the new full-time employment.
*I lost my job as a result of the violent crime committed against my person.
*I became divorced.
*I lived daily with the reality and after-effects of these traumas; and other extensions of them - both stemming from what used to be and what is to come

While I've been away, I also:

*Learned to rely more heavily on God that ever before.
*Received 5 months of expenses by the Hand of God through my brothers and sisters in Christ; until
*Was provided a remarkable opportunity to earn income from home, supporting me and my children while remaining inside my new safe-zone
*Grew and strengthed relationships with new friends and extended family that had been absent in my life
*Learned to trust Jesus more and people less...
*Continued to keep my eye on the Prize
*Watched His Goodness unfold before my eyes
*Suffered in grievous pain that only drew me nearer to Him Who Saves
*Recognized His Strength and Sovereignty
*Endeavored to seek Him in all things
and
*Remained Thankful

It sure has been a load-off to know and accept that my worst day serves a Higher Purpose:
My confusion reveals Truth in His Word; My weakness proclaims His Strength; My sorrow cries out His Comfort and Peace.

It's Another Day in Montgomery and I say:
It's important to be thankful in all things. For all things work to the Glory of God for those who seek Him.