Everything Happens For A Reason

All I can say about the past little while is WOW.  6 months ago, I never thought I would be in the place I am right now, but I can honestly say that I am the best me that I have ever been.  It is amazing to me to see how the Lord shapes our lives.  Although we are sometimes forced to go through pain and heartache, the Lord knows what he is doing, and if we will just be humble and allow him to guide our life, when all is said and done we will be in a far better place than we were originally.  I promise.  It might have taken me 20 years to figure out, but I now KNOW that it is an eternal principle, and it is the most reassuring feeling ever.  :)

So, you're probably asking, "What has made Mr. KKW get all philosophical on us?" Well, the answer would be...life!  I recently found out that someone very dear to me had been spreading some rather hateful and malicious rumors about me.  It's not and never was about what was said, merely that there was anything said at all...it has been the hardest thing of my life to end this friendship.  I still care very deeply about this person and their welfare, and I imagine that in some other dimension we are still friends, but I honestly can't allow myself to be hurt like that...While it has been an extremely painful experience to deal with, I have been amazed how much happier now.  That person was such a negative influence in my life, and it's amazing how different my outlook on things has changed.  Everything happens for a reason.  EVERYTHING.  I promise.  :)