I think it all started about a year or so ago. That's when God started letting things happen to show me who I was supposed to keep in my life. Off the top of my head, I can think of several things that happened. But, of course, I didn't realize it until now what He was trying to show me. Every little thing pointed in one direction. And it's finally clear. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love the people in my life. But, sometimes you have to let go of the ones who have hurt you most, even if they mean the world to you. I tried fighting that by allowing myself to be complacent. But, I've realized that everyday, including today, something was proving me wrong.

Everyone knows that phrase, "forgive and forget." Last summer, I learned what it meant to really forgive others. I was hurt in ways that I didn't think I'd ever be hurt. But, I didn't really know how to forget. So, this summer, that's what I'm doing. I'm forgetting and I'm starting anew. And yes, memories will always be there, but it's those memories that keep me smiling and trusting Him.