The Big One

I don't know about you, but I was a big fan of Sanford and Son growing up. Well, do you recall the line when Fred would say, Elizabeth, I am coming to join you?  This week for me will go down as one of the toughest weeks I've had to endure in my adult life. In fact, I can't help but call it, The Big One! All the while, the rest of life, the need to meet deadlines and commitments, etc. were continuing to go on around me. Let me just say, it was the hardest weight lifting to date and you know what, "still I rise". Have you ever had a life moment(s) like that?

Here are some of the things that have gotten me through:

Faith

The Bible

Remembering that things happen for a reason, even when you don't understand why

Remembering that tough times don't last, tough people do

The importance of a strong village when raising children

The amazing support of small group leaders 

Meditation

Yoga

You will never know when to expect The Big One. Nonetheless, always remember that it is not what happens to you as a result of The Big One but who you become as a result of how you react to The Big One!