There She Is!

This week I’ve met someone that I haven’t seen in nearly four years: myself.

I don’t know how to explain it, while I’ve always been, well, me, I haven’t seen a certain innermost part of myself for a long time. It’s the part that wants to spend time with people – and remembers their struggles more than my own. The part that spontaneously hugs friends (and means it). The part that makes you feel light and bubbly inside.

I’m not sure what’s changed; I suppose it’s just the next step in a long journey of healing. Kelly’s on that journey, too, of course – taking a big step by going on a ministry trip this week. I needed God to spend time re-knitting me. Perhaps being alone these past few days has provided an extra dose of “Work on Shannah” time that togetherness can prevent.

I can’t wait for Kelly to get home so I can tell him that I feel whole again!