As we come to the close of another year, I can't help but think about what my life was like last year around Christmas time. Boy, was it sure different than this year. I would like to briefly talk about what my situation was last year and then talk about what my situation is like this year. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the reflections!
Last Year
As the year drew to a close last year, I had experienced a very interesting several months. About two and a half months prior to Christmas, my last boyfriend broke up with me. It was very hard for me because of how fast we moved and how far we had moved...we were engaged to be married. It was very hard for me to share with him my promptings from the Spirit indicating that this relationship was not meant to be. Despite the fact that I knew that the relationship wasn't right, I was still devastated when he broke up with me. After he broke up with me, I tried so desperately to maintain a close friendship with him. Every interaction with him after he broke up with me felt off...something wasn't right. January came around and I took a class centered on the Family Proclamation. I read a principle saying that not only did I need to forgive him, I needed to forgive myself and allow myself time to heal. It was after I allowed myself time to heal and to mourn the lost relationship that something wonderful happened, a new relationship came along!! :) It's amazing what happens when you listen to what God wants you to do.
This Year
At the end of January, I was sitting in sacrament meeting and I finally surrendered my will to God regarding the status of my relationship with my ex-boyfriend. I felt as if a giant weight had been lifted off of my shoulders. Five days later, my current boyfriend asked me out on a date to the International Cinema. Two weeks later, he kissed me for the first time. And from that point on, we were pretty steady as far as dating goes. Last year I spent Christmas and New Year's Eve at my house wondering if he liked me the way I liked him. This year, after almost 11 months of dating, I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that he loves me the way I love him. :) I will also be spending part of Christmas and New Year's Eve with him and his family. Wow, it is so crazy to think that we've been dating for almost an entire year! It's been a crazy year for sure, lots of trials just like in any other relationship. But like all good relationships, it's had numerous golden moments also. This man has taught me so much about respecting myself and others. He's been a great example of kindness. The best example I can think of is where my calves were cramping up because of stair climbing two days in a row. He spend 30-45 minutes massaging them with oil. He didn't have to do that, but he saw how much pain I was in and wanted to help alleviate that. No matter how many times I am emotional over silly little things, he always takes the time to sit down and talk to me about it. He does little things for me to let me know that he is there to help me and support me to be my best self. One of the best things about him is he is always able to make me smile and laugh. :) I'm so glad that I switched buildings back in 2014, otherwise I wouldn't have met him. Thank you Michelle Leavitt Gibson for suggesting that I work there! All I can say is, God is good! Trust Him people! If he's telling you to go in a different direction than you already are going, it is only because He's got something so much better prepared for you. :) This was confirmed to me when I met Adam Robert Evans and began to date him.
Merry Christmas everyone!
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