Its crazy how fast this year has flown. I’m still in denial about it being August and then suddenly September creeps up on you… nearly Summer again 
Chatting to people, I have come to the realisation that 2009 has been quite a year for many people. Lots of highs, and even more lows. I took some time to reflect on the year that Nath and I have had, and have come to realise that for us, 2009 will forever be the year in which we became adults.
When I was younger I always used to wonder when you know that you’re really grown up. Yeah sure leaving school behind has a lot to do with it, or being able to drive alone, or starting (or ending) University. But, personally, when all of these things happened, although I felt all grown up, I never did feel like an adult.
Adulthood for me has been: Moving away to a foreign city. Missing family and good friends so much that you can feel it in your stomach. Learning that no matter what they say, people just can’t always be trusted. Learning to depend on my new (hot!) husband and being dependable for him. Starting work at 5:30am and working harder than I ever thought I would. Driving to work in the pouring rain. Learning to be content with what I have, and not to compare. Understanding that God can, and does say No. Watching people I love, hurt. Not knowing what to say to make things better. Learning to cook. Learning to clean. Doing washing . Paying bills. Getting settled, and then told to uproot in a week. Looking longterm. Learning that I can’t change people, and that some people just suck. Attempting the challenge of grace. Feeling alone. Dealing with change. Dealing with responsibilty. Dealing with dreams. And dealing with failure. Dealing with feeling like a child, but being an adult and learning to smile through it all.
So although, Nath and I will never be able to pretend that 2009 was easy, at least we will always know that we faced it as a team. That together we attempted each challenge, and that we remained united through it all. New Years Eve 2009 is going to be a GREAT night, one we can’t wait to get to. I’m just thankful that it’s already September … nearly there:)
September 11, 2009 at 2:47 pm |
Growing up…EISH!!!!
September 14, 2009 at 6:08 pm |
It sounds like you are moving into a new season of “adulthood.” But always remain, simple and childlike, not childish. Don’t allow the world and all it’s trappings to squeeze you into it’s mold. We love the Nat and Tammy we all know. Always have the joy and peace that only a walk of obedience can produce. With that comes the freedom to be all that God intended you to be.
Lots of love,
Gma