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Never Forget the Joy of Independence

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Freedom looks good on me! Sometimes I struggle with the fact that I have never had a real relationship. I begin to wonder what is wrong with me. I see couples all around me, my social media is flooded with  adventurous relationships, and the most discouraging part is that I am never the friend to get hit on. I remember one time I was at dinner with one of my girl friends, when this guy left his number with us and she said to me that he meant for her to have it not me. I have never been the friend to get the digits or the one to get asked on a date. I have never been the girl in the friend group with a boyfriend.  When I think too deep about this it makes me want to cry, but then I remember how lucky I am for the opportunity to enjoy this special time. I get to be independent. As a single girl I get beautiful opportunities I might not have offers coming my way every time I turn around, but I get to discover my worth and who I am on my own. I know when a boy falls for me he wil

Note to Self

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Last April I wrote a letter to myself. A friend of mine had it and mailed it to me when the time was right. I got this letter in the mail a couple weeks ago and it really hit home. It was exactly what I needed and I thought it might encourage you too. ________________________________________________________________________________ Jourdyn!                                                                                                                             April 2, 2017 I know what you have been though. You have had a wild ride. God has shaped you. He has pulled you closer. Those mistakes you made are covered in grace . God's grace wins! Even though times might be hard, don't forget the way God sees you. You are HIS beloved , forever. He wants to go through life with you.  I don't know what you have figured out to do in life since this was written, but wherever you are God is with you. He has a plan and   PURPOSE  for you. You can't see where you are