Lessons Learned Spring Summer Recap

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A post at last, tada!  I have been meaning to get around to this multiple times... and I keep getting encouragement every so often from people to get into this again... so here is another post, finally finally FINALLY.  The season just changed... to the season that is associated with change... so I figure it's a good time to do this.

This post will be a free write style... later I will do a longer reflective post.  Really.  I will.  Really really REALLY.  

Side note... as a words and grammar geek... isn't the alliteration of this particular post title totally super splendid and phonetically fun? 
(I could not resist putting alliteration into the side note apparently... this is what happens when I  have had caffeine and it's late haha) ​

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Espresso milkshake + unique toast = yummy happiness

Lessons Learned:

• I love coffee (not black).  Espresso milkshakes are particularly delicious.
• I love the coffee shop atmosphere... and a couple of locally owned places in particular.
• Caffeinated coffee after 3 + me = no sleep until 3 a.m.
• Figs + Goat cheese + walnuts + rosemary on toast is a thing... a yummy thing. 

• It is possible to have the ability to truly trust people as old barriers come down and God brings healing. 
• Healthy relationships require effort... vulnerability, intentionality, humility, honesty... it's not easy but it can be done by the grace of God.  And it's worth it.
• I have come a long way, had lots of healing, but there is still more... there are layers...
• God is not bound by time, and He can bring about restoration in many ways.
• I can be healed to the point that I am comfortable in my own skin.
• I can push past old boundaries with new boldness and courage with what I call "Holy Spirit oomph" (the word "energy" or "vitality" could be substituted for oomph, but oomph is way more fun, right?)
• No matter my age, I am young... with wisdom and maturity... young at heart and youthful. 
• God can revive old hopes and dreams that have gone dormant, or even been forgotten.
• If God and His favor are on it, He can bring about a swift life direction change. 

And two things that I already knew, but I have rediscovered...

God has a sense of humor.
God likes to surprise.
Standing on God's Word and praising God are two POWERFUL tools and weapons that shift the focus and perspective back on the truth and bring hope and life. 
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So there it is... a free write musing on lessons learned... 

Stay tuned for more rambling to come on these lessons learned.

Last thought... I have been holding tightly to this... 
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"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~ Jeremiah 29:11 

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