The road less traveled

I never knew the meaning of those words until January of 2009. I began this long journey that has bought me to my knees looking up at the one who made me. I now know that not many choose to take this journey and what a privilege it is to take it with the Lord and my wonderful husband by my side.

Let me start with I graduated from college in 1997 and went straight to work . In 1999 I started my work with Trio and loved it. I cannot say that I always loved my work place but I loved what I did helping teens realize there dreams of college was great work.

I went from advisor to Assistant Director in the 10 year of my job. I would still be their if not for workplace drama and most of all GOD.

I never really dated in my life I went from Beeville to the Valley to San Antonio always working trying to be good enough. In June of 2008 that all changed I met my now husband Stephen. He was cute and funny( like me) and he got all my jokes. I always told the lord I wanted a man that would never make life boring for me. The lord listened to me when he gave me Stephen

In January of 2009 I quit my job and moved to Austin to be with my Husband. I knew it was the right thing to do. For the first 6 months I was ok I was adjusting to life in Austin and planning a wedding. Then we took a month long dream honeymoon.

When we got back in Oct of 2009 the realization of not having a job began to set in. I had not let my self be sad about my job. I went from working 60 plus hour weeks to nothing. I certainly never was home before and now I had a wonderful husband. I had to be a housewife. Still not sure what that title all means But I am having fun figuring it out.

I had some rough lesson to learn. To top that off in December of 2009 I had a very traumatic event happen to me. I went into a deep depression I would not and could not get out of bed. During this time I lost all faith and hope this went on until the end of January 2010.

February of 2010 I made a decision that I had to snap out of it with a lot of support and love from my husband, family and good doctors I started to turn the concern.

I will take things on day at a time.

One thing I know during this time the Lord was there I just could not see him. He was my protector. He never left me and forgot me.

As the lord begins to revive life long dreams in me all I can do is follow and tell the others how good God is.

Looking up

Lamentations 3:22-23

22 Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.

23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

I am starting this blog to remind myself of this versus. The Last 18-24 months of my life have been a constant struggle with my self and the Lord.

I am looking up for the grace and love of the lord!

Rio Grade Valley

The Rio Grade Valley is my home. All though it is not the place I grew up it is the place where I became an adult. I spent 10 years in the Edinburg/McAllen area. They were some of the best years of my life. In those 10 years I met so many people that help shape who I am today.

The Valley was my comfort zone I had forgotten to Truly seek the lord and listen to him. I was comfortable and had my routine. In Feb. of 2005 the lord told me he was going to rock the boat/get me out of my comfort zone. At the time I thought he was just going to give me a new job in town.

Well he did give me a new job but in a new place. A place away from everything and one I knew. He bought me to my knees things have never been the same.

I tell you this because for the first time in 5 years I going back to the Valley to spend time with old friends and work along side my family in Christ at VBS.

Cant wait to see what the lord will do