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This is such a tough one because I'm fully aware that the me of three years ago would be so dissatisfied or disappointed with what the current me looks like. I don't know that I would have been able to comprehend how much growth and maturity I've gained while still managing to look like I've gained little tangible progress.
Three years ago, I was planning a cross country move, continuing my education, adopting another dog, and buying a house. Three years later, Im still planning the same things but a whole lot of life has transpired in between. My mom developed liver cancer as I planned my move. Move went on hold. I quit both school and work to take care of Mom. Found out I was a match to donate a portion of my liver. Went through an 8 hour surgery and months of recovery. After a year, I decided to go back to school only to end up back in the hospital with a complication from the donation that required emergency surgery. Now I'm recovered and back to praying and planning.
All that has transpired in these few years has only brought a new depth to my relationship with God and faith. But, I honestly don't know that I would have appreciated how precious this growth is three years ago. I thought I knew what it was to truly rely on God but these past few years taught me invaluable life lessons.
Three years ago, I was planning a cross country move, continuing my education, adopting another dog, and buying a house. Three years later, Im still planning the same things but a whole lot of life has transpired in between. My mom developed liver cancer as I planned my move. Move went on hold. I quit both school and work to take care of Mom. Found out I was a match to donate a portion of my liver. Went through an 8 hour surgery and months of recovery. After a year, I decided to go back to school only to end up back in the hospital with a complication from the donation that required emergency surgery. Now I'm recovered and back to praying and planning.
All that has transpired in these few years has only brought a new depth to my relationship with God and faith. But, I honestly don't know that I would have appreciated how precious this growth is three years ago. I thought I knew what it was to truly rely on God but these past few years taught me invaluable life lessons.
I can relate to the 'major change' part. Three years ago I was married, so the changes that have happened were prompted by a desire to deal with all my junk. I suspect that me from three years ago would find today's me more like Jesus: more certain that God is good and faithful, more patient, more forgiving, and more gracious. And, surprisingly, more at peace.
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If zeroturbulence was correct in the interpretation of this; my answer would be: "The person I was three years ago would be proud of me today; for never losing the faith; making it through every lesson needed; never giving up on myself, but mostly for choosing not to stay where I was, physically, emotionally, and spiritually."