A Letter to the Year 2022

 Dear 2022,

While you have been one of the most difficult years in my life, you have also been one of the most beautiful. You have given me understanding of what I need in order to be fulfilled.  You have reaffirmed what I knew about the people in my life that love me no matter my faults while revealing those that I was surprised to find could so easily walk away from me.

You have given me extra weight (in mind and body) but I consider it a gift.  It can be compared to the weight that a bear gains before going into hibernation.  This weight in mind and body will sustain me as I overcome the enemy of shame, guilt, failure and dissapointment in order to accept the grace and mercy that only God can provide.  My most proud moments spent this year was when I was able to choose to take the high road in spite of the few petty transgressions made against me.

I give thanks to 2022 for the self actualization that I have achieved in realizing that I am capable of what I am becoming.  I want to contine working on becoming a better mother, daughter, sister, friend and leader.

 I am thankful for the people that I have leaned on this year.  Specifically, Amber (Keith), Kelly (Mike), my sister, my girls, my Dad, Kaylin, Gail, Becky, Crystal, Lisa, Pam, Julie, Pam, Nicole, Casaundra, Marcella, Nikki, Dawn, my Aunt, my mom, all of the people that I work with, Tracy and many others.  There were days that an encouraging word from one of you (like Rachel) was what I needed to just get through a single moment....You probably don't even realize it.

I won't make a profound resolution for 2023 but I will write down what I am manifesting for myself in 2023:

•  Reprioritizing my health by getting back to working out and drinking more water....I make no promise about limiting food or alcohol 😏 
• Moving into my new home (wherever that may be) by Christmas
• And I'm not going to fake the front.....I also want long hair again

2022, I ask that you speak with 2023 about taking care of the people I mentioned above as they begin this new year.  I pray for that the year brings them much joy and health.

I wrote this "letter" written to 2022 but as I continue I realize it is actually a prayer of thanks to God. So, let me wrap this up by also praying for wisdom, strength, endurance and integrity as I walk into 2023.  You never promised any one of us happiness but I know that you have plans for me and that joy comes in the morning.

Much love,

Conni Jo

***If you decided to read this boring post, you'll be interested to know this is the first post I've written in 5 years!  Maybe I'll be inspired to write something else soon.