When I was a little girl my favorite stories of all were fairy tales. They enchanted me completely and today as a grown woman they are still what I turn to. Life is like a fairy tale as well. There are princesses who need to be rescued, there are people who do not wish you well and seek to destroy what you are or could become. There are struggles of good versus evil. There are those who let envy and hate rule their entire world. There are those who try their best to do what is right and good . There are also heroes who come into our lives that display a sort of courage and bravery who dazzle us with the unconditional love that shines brightly around them. There are those who will stand beside us and help us to slay our dragons. I’ve found that these individuals are rare like precious gems. I have only known a few in my lifetime but I count myself lucky to have ever known them.
I am flawed and I have made many mistakes. I have conquered some of my greatest fears, heartache, and personal demons. At times it seemed I felt like a lone tree who might break from the fierce storms that raged against me. I now know that I will bend but not break. I have a shelter made up of my husband, my children, and those who love me. I have cried many tears ,lain awake at night with my worries, and have prayed to God to give me the courage to carry on. He answered my prayers every single time in that regard.
Yesterday I faced one of my biggest fears. I faced it with two of the bravest souls I know and with support from caring,kind individuals. With help,bravery, and courage we turned fear around into love.
My story is not over. I hope I have pages and pages left to go. I know I don’t have to fear turning those pages anymore.
