blessings in transition

every where i look, i see transition. from every corner of my little world, transition has hit me head on. the transition at work is at its all time high with a deadline fast approaching and not enough time in the day to get it all done. transition into a new church, while exciting, produces times of loneliness as you don't quite know anybody yet. friendships that just don't quite fit anymore bring a different kind of transition. watching others go through their own transition which brings transition for you. transitions in the family as we each find a new relationship to hold on to. transition from the place you grew up in to a new place to call home.

all this happens and it's so easy to cling to the past. but the past doesn't fit anymore and new present hasn't quite been adjusted right. in this time, it's so easy to focus on the bad. on all the crap that comes with being in a season of transition. as a friend gently reminded me tonight, this particular transition has brought a lot of blessings as well.

blessings of a really sweet place to live. blessings of an amazing roommate. and 2 adorable puppies to go with it. blessings of a new place to call home and having it really feel like home. blessings of people who really care about me. blessings of new friendships. and old ones. blessings of a job that provides me the ability to even make this transition happen. and the biggest blessing of all, the freedom to be who i am.

and so while there are a lot of tears and frustration and stress that happens in a transition, there is also a lot of blessings and excitement for what the future holds.