New Beginnings

 Back in February I was notified that there were issues with the mobile experience on the site that I was using and that I needed to make changes to correct the issues. Only thing is, I didn’t have a working knowledge of what needed to be done. Not only that, I as the creator of the blog posts, experienced problems of my own when using the site. 

So when I got the email about the mobile issues the only thought that ran through my mind was NOW I could try to use the platform that my coworker has tried to get me to use as well as other bloggers that I know use. I then made the decision to switch platforms and I’m so excited that I did. From the first moment I logged in, I felt like a creator again. I quickly created my last blog post for the prior platform and took some time off. 

I didn’t have much time to feel sad about no longer being on this platform because soon after, we experienced a pandemic as a result of the Corona virus (COVID-19) which provided me with additional time off to get my new platform up and running. Basically, everything came together and worked out for my good. 

The new site IS up and running. At the beginning of this month, I celebrated six years as a Blogger with a soft launch of congratulatory messages. If you are interested in reading my new blog posts they can be read at: Myjourneymystory.org. Enjoy the Journey!

Under Construction 🚧

Just received notice that there are issues with my mobile site experience; which means updates need to be made. Therefore, I thought I’d take this opportunity to take some time off to relax and rejuvenate while the construction is taking place. I thank you for coming along with me on my Debt Free Journey. I Hope you take this downtime to catch up on some of my prior posts as well as revisit those that have inspired and encouraged you along the way. I suggest that you start from the very beginning because I wrote each post so that they could stand alone or be read as your favorite book - as if each post were a different chapter.  Again, my mobile site will be under construction and I will be taking some time off. I Look forward to posting again and hope that while I’m off, you take time to Enjoy the Journey!

Reflection

It’s my last day being these many years old because on tomorrow I start the Journey of adding one more year to the many I’ve already experienced. Only thing is that this time I’m really looking forward to growing. I’ve grown to the point where the things that have bothered me in the past had they not taken place for my birthday, were not even a priority in my life this time. 

Not because I didn’t expect to receive anything for my birthday. But because I expected to receive what others purposed in their hearts to do for me. I only wanted what they wanted to freely give to me. Not to feel obligated because they knew me or knew of me and wanted to appear as if we were friends - or even family. But to truly Enjoy making my day for my birthday. 

Which leads me to a point I’d like to make. The place in my life I am now is okay with others not wanting to be a part of my life. As long as I know my relationship with God is 💯, then those who remain after the others have “left” the friendship, all I ask of you is to not downplay the role you chose to keep in my life. Giving me gifts on the side or through someone else sends the message to me that you may want to support me but don’t want those who left to know. 

Just because something is done for me doesn’t mean that it was done in the right way to be received as a gift by me. I realize everyone may not be at this place yet in their own lives so that’s why I extend Grace and allow them to express themselves to me on whatever level they are on. However, I will no longer accept the crumbs and leftovers that someone throws at me and try to call it a friendship. Real friendship for me this time was born by the surprise visit made after the storm had passed our area but this friend didn’t let the weather stop them from being a blessing to me no matter what was going on around us.