
I remember those times between the ages of 12 through to 17 years of age, I just wanted to grow up so quickly, but it took forever to do it. I wanted everything instantly, I wanted certain things to happen yesterday.
My desire for family and marriage started very early in life... with children... oh about 10. I would cut out pictures of models from pamphlets and create a family that was absolutely perfect. Being a part of a large family had always attracted me at a very early age. My family only resulted in my parents, my sister and myself and it just didn't seem like enough.
My desire for family and marriage started very early in life... with children... oh about 10. I would cut out pictures of models from pamphlets and create a family that was absolutely perfect. Being a part of a large family had always attracted me at a very early age. My family only resulted in my parents, my sister and myself and it just didn't seem like enough.
Throughout my 20s, I dreamt of living a very full life but marriage seemed to be the answer to this. I was so locked into thinking this would solve all my issues. That perfect man would make it all so wonderful.
I looked forward to my 30 year mark... and felt it was a time for new beginnings and my prayers to find my ultimate soulmate would be answered, that the Lord would surely bless me with a husband. But it didn't happen and I grieved that for the first few months of my 30s.
So, I finally got the courage to ask the Lord to take away that desire to be married because it hurt too much. I felt I wasted wishing my life away for far too long. I believe the Lord did take that desire for a season... it was now time to live and enjoy life. Marriage was not an option at that time.
Approaching the age of 40, most people dread, but I was looking forward to it. It's a new era, a new season... being offered a membership, well a virtual membership to join the 40s club is always an honour (lol). Turning 40 set me up to take on new adventures. This time it is different. I have grown up, seen a little more of life, visited a couple of countries, experienced some great and not so great moments in life. That maturity and those experiences in life has prepared me for so much.
So, I finally got the courage to ask the Lord to take away that desire to be married because it hurt too much. I felt I wasted wishing my life away for far too long. I believe the Lord did take that desire for a season... it was now time to live and enjoy life. Marriage was not an option at that time.
Approaching the age of 40, most people dread, but I was looking forward to it. It's a new era, a new season... being offered a membership, well a virtual membership to join the 40s club is always an honour (lol). Turning 40 set me up to take on new adventures. This time it is different. I have grown up, seen a little more of life, visited a couple of countries, experienced some great and not so great moments in life. That maturity and those experiences in life has prepared me for so much.


Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."