A few other things from this year not mentioned in the letter:
- Tennis pro! I have played lots more tennis this year and am now considering turning pro . . . ok ok, so I still am not consistent in not hitting line drives through the court rather than topspin to keep it in the court. But, hey, I have 3 rackets now and none of them damp the power down enough! But I have gotten a more consistent serve and have come dangerously close to winning some sets and matches! That last game is so elusive - somehow it all disappears after I'm up 5-2 in the set!
- Patience! Somehow (not really sure how) I have learned patience and being ok with not having a timeline or plan for everything. It still amazes me as I don't recall doing anything specifically to learn patience. Although it has been a theme of the "why" things happen for me over the past 8 years. Maybe I've finally learned some? I do think the emotional crisis at 30 helped resolve some of the need for a definitive plan.
- Be happy! I can't really describe in words this feeling - just that there is so much that I am blessed with and people in my life that make me smile. "Men are that they might have joy" means more and more as I realize that not only are we meant to have joy here, but that it is the inevitable consequence of living and loving through the gospel.
2 comments:
What I wonder Rachel is why have you been playing so much tennis?:)
Dear Rachel,
For those of us who live far away and are out of the loop, I think you should update this with the story of your dating/engagement. It would make stalking you much easier. :) Hope all is well!
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