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Is it the end or a new beginning? Or is it, the circle of life? I found myself struggling to decide what to write about, partly because I am fighting sleep and partly because there are so many thoughts swirling around like a funnel cloud in my mind. And then, I think about what happened today and a theme very clearly emerged. In the course of one day, a new baby was born into our family; a dear friend accepted a new job and a new friend shared her story with me about her brother who lost his life senselessly one year ago.
A new baby girl, Violet Faith, joins the Ohana and life is forever changed for Jordan and Melanie as they begin their family. There will be many diapers to change and sleepless nights, but the joy of possibilities, hope and laughter will far outweigh them. Cherish each moment.
My dear friend stopped by my office a little over a week ago and asked if I knew anything about a job opening that was posted, and just accepted the offer today. It’s always a bit scary to move from a place of familiarity into the unknown, but good to push oneself to explore new horizons and trust that the skills you’ve worked so hard to refine will launch you into the next phase of your career.
A new friend shared with me over lunch today the story of the senseless murder of her younger brother a little over a year ago. I empathize with her over the pain that she and her family are experiencing as this phase of their life comes to a close, knowing that the peace I’ve found with myDarlin Robert Kenui Pope’s passing won’t come easily for her and her family. And yet, those that are left behind must go on to find purpose and meaning in life as they begin the next chapter in their lives.
I am filled with gratitude as I think back to the last Sunday morning myDarlin’ and I spent together, and the prayers we prayed for each other. Robert prayed for God to give me strength and understanding, and I prayed that God would continue to use Robert’s life to bring others to Christ. And while there is an ending to this phase of our lives, I understand that we have also been presented with the gift of a new beginning in Christ. I am reminded of this as I look up when making my way to work each morning and see the billboard that says, “Trust the Experts” (Cool-Ray advertisement) and I do. #LetGoLetGod #HesGotYourBack #DoOneThingEverydaythatScaresYou
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