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“That Year”- Brandi Carlile

This song has messed with my heart for quite some time now…those years that make us angry, confused and sad. It takes courage to tell a story like this.

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and tonight, I’ll let the lullaby of gentle raindrops put me to sleep —

I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 ESV)
— oh, how I needed to read this today.

You know who they are. You’re probably thinking about them right now, as these words process in your head. That person. Yes, that one. The one you can/could always rely on, your best friend, your love, the one who can finish your sentences, the one who can tell if you’re having a bad day within the first three words you say — that person. 

Well, I used to have that person in my life. M was a great guy, but we have different things in mind for our lives. We both have things we need to work on before that relationship could have ever succeeded.

But that doesn’t mean I don’t have those mornings where I wish I could still go to him with my troubles, my worries, my joys. The days where I could share everything with him, and I would be there to listen to him. The days where I long for affection from a significant other. There’s so much about that type of relationship that I miss — but without overcoming (and continuing to overcome) I would not be where I am without that breakup. 

Friends, I am single. I try to embrace it, to live life to its fullest, to enjoy the independence, but there are days, weeks at a time where I struggle through it. I worry that time is running out — and shame on society for placing this thought on men and women in their early 20’s, and for us to fall captive to this mind-set. 

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When you overhear one of your students talking with a teacher assistant and the student says, “I’d rather work with the nice teacher, Miss Megan, please.”

That’s the kind of stuff that makes my day, but he has autism and it made my heart melt a little more.  

Dear handsome guy at the traffic light, 

Thank you for giving me a thumbs up on me singing along to the radio. I may have blushed - but it was dark out and you probably didn’t see.

Enjoy the ride,

xoxo

Just sent my first younger brother off to prom — soon enough, he’ll be leaving me for college in Ohio! 

{It’s bittersweet, but this really means more road trips!}

This afternoon I was introduced to the Cool Kids Club — I am honored, friends.