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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Like a Bridge Over Troubled Waters...


Last week was a hard one for me. Filled with life drama, job drama, dramadramdramallamadrama. I had been hit with to much allatonetime and my brain didn't know what to do with it.
I fretted for a while, worried a bit, freaked out some, and then...I gave it to God.
"like a bridge over troubled waters, I will ease your mind."
I gave him my worries and concerns, and I realized how much He has given back.
He has provided me with a loving family, who mourn with me, and rejoice at the upcoming opportunities with me, and talk me out for Liquid Comfort.
He has provided friends who have genuine care for who I am, how I'm coping, how I'm not coping, and love to LOVE me(and give me hugs, which I desperately needed, and still need...but not as much).
He has given me a chance to look at other salons. And a guarantee that my former employment, and schooling will not be scoffed at. He has given me a talent, and eye for color and beauty.
A list of Salons, the names of their owners and numbers, and recommendations from the Gugliottis.
He has given me a heart for people. (And on occasion, their drama.)
He has given me hope. He has given me love. He has given me peace. He has given me freedom.
And though I am still sad, and asking "WHY?" to a bunch of things, I am accepting it all, and learning to do so with a glad and open heart.
I feel vulnerable and a bit confused, but I'm learning that that is a part of life and there are ways to use those feelings.
Today is, hopefully, the day I start calling salons...and you know how I feel about phones....
Let the hunt commence! ONWARDS!

3 comments:

  1. dear emikel,
    you are amazing. keep it up. have I ever mentioned I love you? i do.
    love,
    3ella :)

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  2. Excellent post. I am ging through many of these issues as well..

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