Monday, July 7, 2008

I'm Moving On

Life is full of changes! Even though I am going through one of the toughest points of my life at this moment, I am thrilled at the aspect of beginning again. The Lord has brought a great peace into my heart, and I know that everything is on course as He has planned for me. It's as if I have been given this great gift of a fresh start. I have felt every emotion possible in the past couple of months. I know that I have a long road ahead, but that road has so many names...exciting, exhausting, stressful, scary, happy and blessed all at the same time.

I am so fortunate to have the best friends and family by my side. I want to thank everyone for all of the love and support I have felt recently. I know that the Lord has placed each of you in my life for a reason, and you have certainly fulfulled it! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You all continue to be my rocks, and I am not sure where I would be without each and every one of you. Every email, phone call and visit has not gone unnoticed...I cherish each little thing that you do for me, and I hope that I have been and will be that kind of friend to you as well.

I think that there is probably a song out there that could fit almost every moment or situation in life. Right now, the song that fits my life best is Rascal Flatts "I'm Moving On". No, not every lyric means exactly what they probably meant it to mean to me, but if I think about it long enough each line carries some significance as to my current situation. My favorite line is the one in bold "At last I can see life has been patiently waiting for me." For a little insight into my life right now, read the lyrics below!

I'm Movin' On by Rascal Flatts:

I've dealt with my ghosts and I've faced all my demons
Finally content with a past I regret
I've found you find strength in your moments of weakness
For once I'm at peace with myself
I've been burdened with blame, trapped in the past for too long
I'm movin' on

I've lived in this place and I know all the faces
Each one is different but they're always the same
They mean me no harm but it's time that I face it
They'll never allow me to change
But I never dreamed home would end up where I don't belong
I'm movin' on

I'm movin' on
At last I can see life has been patiently waiting for me
And I know there's no guarantees, but I'm not alone
There comes a time in everyone's life
When all you can see are the years passing by
And I have made up my mind that those days are gone

I sold what I could and packed what I couldn't
Stopped to fill up on my way out of town
I've loved like I should but lived like I shouldn't
I had to lose everything to find out
Maybe forgiveness will find me somewhere down this road
I'm movin' on

7 comments:

The Overstreets said...

Hey Christi --

I didn't know you were going through such tough times. I'm so glad you are seeing a brighter side now. I'll be thinking about you as you're moving on.

Love,
Katey

The Segrest Family said...

i didn't know either...
will say some prayers for you!
looking forward to see what life has in store... and following you on your blog!!!
ps- will change you on my blog roll =)

The Brooks said...

I didn't know this either. i will change your blog. :) Emily

Anonymous said...

Hey BFFFFFFF&F!

I haven't called yet b/c I wanted to give you some breathing room. I will get in touch with you SOON. I would love for you to come stay with us. I really want to chat and catch up soon. I hope you are doing as well as you can be. I love you and am so sorry for this rough time. Everything happens for a reason.....remember that. I love you more than you know!!!!
Love,
BFFFFFFFFF&F Emily

Anonymous said...

Hey!
I am glad you have a new blog! And, the words to that song are great! I know that God has such an awesome plan for you in the future and I can't wait to see Him unfold them to you. I love you so much and am here for you. Maybe soon we will be able to talk without a baby in the background. I am mailing your package tomorrow so be looking for it. It took me a little longer to get together than I thought. Love you!

jgaskin said...

Thinking of you!

LT (and Max) said...

i changed your link on my blog and i'm thinking about you! although i don't know what all has been going on, i do know what it's like to be hurt and not understand WHY some things have to happen. You are not alone.
God bless.