After almost 3 years being known as “Sting My Heart” around the blogsphere, I was convinced that it was time to change the name and the look of my personal blog. But “why?” some of you might ask. How can I disobey God? He put it on my heart to make this drastic change…Let me share a little about myself…
I was born and raised in Germany; moved to Arizona in 1991. This move was not easy for me; leaving family and friends behind. Looking back, I admit that God knew what He was doing. If you never had the chance to read my testimony, I encourage to read my post “My Wander Years”…
In September of 2007 another life-changing event happened. Our son Daniel moved out to be on his own. At first I thought that I would be okay with him moving on, but I was very wrong. “Empty Nest” syndrome hit like a ton of bricks 6 months later. I was in a tail-spin of emotions. Our son no longer needed me…he was doing well on his own.
In September of 2008 (almost a year after our son moved out), God put joy back in my heart. All I could think of was “Grace”…His Grace carried me through the entire ordeal of being ‘just a wife’. He made it clear to me that my life was not over…I am just in a different season of life than most of you blogging today.
I pray that God will give me courage, strength, and wisdom to encourage you in your walk with Him, no matter which season you find yourself in. May His grace be sufficient for you today and always…
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” ~ Ephesians 2:8-10 ESV
