After going through something difficult or heartbreaking, everyone tends to focus on the terrible situations happening in their life. They might blame it on bad luck or that they are having a bad year, but honestly, the way you perceive your future and the events that have happened to you in the past is completely up to you. Recently, my world was turned upside down, and I could just sit back and pout about the bad things happening in my life. While I don't understand most things about the situation, I do know is the beautiful blessings that have come forward because of a terrible situation.The blessings that have entered my life outweigh the negative attitudes and actions I have encountered lately.
My friends and family have shown me how gracious and kind they are. I am constantly getting messages of reassurance and support. My best friends remind me daily that this situation is temporary and that I am greater than any struggle I may encounter. Some friends who I may have not been closest with since I went to college have been calling and supporting me even though we may be thousands of miles apart and haven't spoken in over a year. I have been shown through a terrible situation that my friends will always be there for me and have my best interest at heart.
My sorority has showed me again and again the support they bring. A group of 82 girls can be crazy at times, but these girls have shown me that no matter who we hang out with in our free time or who we sit with at chapter, that every single one of them would have my back in any fight. Sisterhood has shown me that we all love each other no matter what high school we came from or who we were in our past. I have been shown through a terrible situation that my sisters are there for me for life. No matter what is going on, I know someone would put down whatever they are doing to help me.
My faith has grown immensely. Going to college, most people forget about their faith. While I did not forget about my faith or my gracious Savior, I wasn't in the same place that I was in high school. This situation has caused me to trust God and his plan for my life. It has caused me to continue to see the good in everyone no matter the things they have done against you, and to forgive, because He forgives. I have learned to pray through not only the difficult days, but the amazing days as well. I have learned that I have to give everything up to my Lord because there is nothing I can do. Everything is in His time and according to His plan, and all I can do is pray for patience.
Even though I wish this situation had not entered my life, I now see the blessings it has brought to my life. It has brought pain and frustration, but also friends, family, sisterhood and prayer. It has brought me time to focus on what is good for me and what God has in store for me. I know whatever it is, it is amazing, and I will one day look back and be thankful for such a difficult situation.
