A Decade is Done

The last ten years have been full, busy, challenging, and filled with blessings. In a few short months from now I will have been divorced for a decade. I never expected that to be the story of a decade for me but it has been. Before my own experience with I thought I knew so much. I quickly learned that I knew nothing. I had no idea of the pain and anguish that would come through that experience. I didn’t know of the sadness, loneliness, and depression I would have to endure. There were some difficult moments associated with this time in my life but I pressed forward, trusting in Heavenly Father, and doing all I could do to be true and faithful to what I knew to be right. I fell short often and continue to do so, but I keep trying. I don’t know what that is worth but I will just keep doing the beat I can. I will show the Lord my willing heart even when I stumble and fall. I think those have been lessons that have served to strengthen me over the last ten years. It has been a whirlwind. It has involved sacrifice and going without in an effort to better our situation. It has required long hours and lots of work. As the decade began winding down I graduated from college with a teaching degree. I am a semester in to my first year as a teacher and I love what I do. My kids are good people who try hard and though they have their own struggles and challenges, they keep moving forward. At the end of a decade I am still single. Dating was not a priority. I went on many dates in the last ten years but never got involved in a serious relationship or anything beyond just being friends. Perhaps as I move into this next decade it is time to shift gears and look towards the future and meaningful companionship.  We will see what the next ten years will bring. I am sure there will be much to learn.