June blog challenge Day 26 Five years ago--how have I changed?

Wow! What a loaded question!

For starters, I am divorced instead of married. I work full-time instead of part-time and homeschooling. Those are the obvious differences.

I have been through a lot in the last five years--many things I never expected to go through. But I am even closer to God than ever.

I am way more confident and secure in who I am as a woman, a mom, and a daughter of the King.

I have learned how to be a better friend. I have learned that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. I have learned how to lean on Him.

I have learned to ask for help when I truly need it.

I have learned to be more patient and trusting, though I do still struggle with this sometimes.

I have learned that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

I have learned that there is definitely evil in the world but there is still a lot of good, too.

I have much better direction and a clearer idea of my purpose in life.

I know now that it is not only okay to be flawed but often, it can be beautiful and should be celebrated.