Food for Thought courtesy of Facebook

In the beginning, I was apprehensive in joining "Facebook" Social Network, but finally decided to join as that seems to be a great way to stay in touch with family and friends who don't tend to email you often. This past Spring, it was cool reconnecting with a dozen or so from my Grade 6 classmates from Sherbrooke School as well reconnecting with some former swimming teammates and coaches from my Thunder Bay Thunderbolts days.

This evening as I was viewing the "Status updates" from my FB friends page - there was a comment posted by a Rev. Mark Brown from Australia that made me sit back and reflect on the comment. His comment:

"Brokeness means we are ready for change. Lord, come take my pieces and make me what want."

I found it an interesting comment to read as I head back into my counselling sessions tomorrow to continue with my healing, strengthen and growing as I overcome my past troubles and challenges. It reminded me of Step 1 in Celebrate Recovery process - You are not in control - God is - give it up to Him.

I was sharing the other night with another friend - it has been quite a year already (almost 9 months since things "hit the fan") but there has been some amazing moments with my friend's children and her family that just makes you realize the preciousness of those around us. Now becoming more comfortable in my new temporary position as Coding Coordinator - I also feeling more confident in my own skill-set and what I can contribute as well what new doors and opportunities will open by expanding my comfort zone.

I know there are and will be things in my road to recovery that I cannot control and may never have a full resolve/closure - but through my counsellor I hope to put in place safeguards that when that issue comes up again, it does not affect me the same way as it did say last Fall. It is realistic to say, counselling may be needed for another year, which I am fine with, but to show myself that I am recovering/healing, remember to look back reflectively and see the "baby steps" I have made to move forward. The amazing thing - many "baby steps" can become a few "big steps" - now isn't that encouraging?

Thank you to my family and friends who are sharing this experience with me, providing a shoulder (or kleenex) and words of encouragement - but they are celebrating my joys and "break-throughs" - both means so much to me.