2016 is now behind us as we stare 2017 in the face wondering what will become of this new year.
2016 was actually very good to me. Life changing milestones/markers were created this year. I am now in great anticipation of how these milestones will manifest into future magnitude! We will be able to say that 2016 is where it all began or maybe where the light bulb turned on or where IT all started to make sense or came full circle for that matter :).....
The first quarter of the year I was comfortable with the idea of cohabitation and trusting my heart in the hands of another. During this time it had become clear that my grandmother was dying of cancer and no longer just living with it. Her words became nods. No more eating. Just sleeping and waiting. The Hospice House took good care of her and those last moments were solemn. She was the matriarch of our family and her absence will be forever felt. All the questions and insecurities about my upbringing where laid to rest...none of it mattered. I was at peace and so was she.
The second quarter of the year I got engaged! Whooo Hooo! Even though my grandma gave Jerron a hard time on her dying bed I asked if I should consider him permanently and I received the nod of affirmation. He proposed and it was special to him and for me. Moving right along the youngest of the Duncan Clan graduated college! HBCU! Fit & Fierce! She makes me proud and I am always in tears wanting the very best for my baby.
The third quarter was spent planning the wedding of a century that was to happen in .5 seconds but we pulled it off and it was all I could of ever imagined. During this time I was hired part-time at Park University with Adjunct goals. Although I am a Social Worker by degree and trade I enjoy classroom instruction and am a teacher at heart. During this time I was also able to solidify myself as a leader at my day job with United Way and this was pivotal for what is to come.
The fourth quarter of the year I was a married woman and I became an AUNT to the most precious baby boy Caleel! My sister and best friend Ivory had the first child!!!!! He is something special :).
So 2017 We graciously welcome you to build on what has been and perfect those things that were neglected.
Facebook New Year Post:
Looking back over my life I sit here in amazement. Speechless. Tears of gratefulness. Just to then hear..."Its only the beginning". My God is faithful. I am a living witness that 'He will repay'. Maintain your faith and integrity and watch Him work on your behalf. You have truly grown when you don't take the actions of others personally as you realize its bigger than them. What God has for You...it is indeed for You. This is the year for your enemies to see every idle word spoken against you and every plot planted INTERCEPTED and manifested into a public display of glory, blessings, and miracles. The public humiliation you had to endure will be your thorn to keep you humble but it will not compare to the breaking news and headlines to
follow. Shine Bright with No Apologies!
#EvenMe #2017
