Two years, and yet it feels like a lifetime ago. A lifetime - or five minutes. Both are true today. I had to be reminded that October 9th was the day. But now that I remember, it all floods back.
A good kind of flooding, though. My heart races a bit. But I'm not angry. I'm not afraid.
Last year, these were my feelings about 10/9:
"I don't much like October 9. I wish it didn't have these memories associated with it. I wish I could enjoy autumn in Minneapolis and not return to feelings of fear, anxiety, pain, and hurt. But God is redeeming it. He is pouring out his kindness all over my life. Today, I can say, 'This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.'"
Today:
God is my healer. He turned my brokenness into beauty. He worked a whole lot of faith in my heart. October 9 is a redeemed day.
The Lord is kind and he gives good gifts. My heart is full of gratitude.
More of Jesus is worth it.
Because Jesus is better.
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