Blooming Beautiful: A New Beginning

A Birthday and a New Season

Yesterday, April 26th, I celebrated my 50th birthday. As I woke up, I thanked God for the gift of a new day and the new season He is leading me into.

I decided to spend the day with family, even though they live two and a half hours away.

During the drive, my heart felt heavy. My mind raced in a million directions, reflecting on the ups and downs of the last five years—a roller coaster I pray never to ride again.

A Pity Party and a Patient Friend

As I was driving, a close friend called to wish me a happy birthday. Somehow, our conversation turned into a bit of a pity party on my part.

I poured out every emotion and thought running through my mind. Honestly, it felt like I was being my own therapist—I would voice a problem, then immediately offer a solution, even sharing what I felt God had been showing me.

Yet, even knowing the answers, I felt numb and stuck. Alone. Forgotten. A little lost in the midst of everything.

Through it all, my friend simply listened. No interrupting. No judgment. No fixing.

She was exactly the person God knew I needed in that moment.

“Sometimes, we all just need someone to be a safe place.”

God’s Gentle Reminders

What I love about God is that even at the end of our pity parties, He gently reminds us:

• He is bigger than any storm. Luke 8:22
• He is working all things together for good. Romans 8:28
• He has a plan and a purpose. Jeremiah 29:11
• He parted the Red Sea once, and He will do it again. Exodus 14:21-22

After a beautiful day with family, I headed back home.

This time, the atmosphere shifted. I turned up the praise and worship music, sang loud (with a little car-seat dancing!), and thanked Jesus for everything He has done—and everything yet to come.

Tears came, but they were tears of pure joy and gratitude.

A New Morning, A New Direction

This morning, I woke up differently. I prayed a prayer unlike any I’ve prayed before—Holy Spirit-led and full of surrender.

I got up ready to tackle the plans I had made… but God had His plan.

“Sometimes the sweetest days are the ones God interrupts.”

I laced up my walking shoes, grabbed my water, a pen, and a notebook, and followed His lead.

He brought me to a quiet park near my home, where the sun sparkled on the lake, ducks floated peacefully, kids laughed by the shore, and the gentle breeze brushed my face.

It was a moment of pure beauty—a holy reminder of His presence.

Stepping Into Obedience

Almost a year ago, God put the idea of this blog on my heart. I wrote down notes, dreamed big dreams… but fear, distractions, and life’s chaos kept me from moving forward.

I thought I was being faithful—reading my Bible, praying every morning—but I wasn’t fully obeying.

God had been speaking.
I just hadn’t been listening.

Today, sitting here in this beautiful park, I finally heard it loud and clear:

It’s time.

Welcome to Blooming Beautiful

So here I am, stepping out in obedience, excitement, and faith.

Welcome to my very first blog post for Blooming Beautiful. I am so honored that you’re here.

My prayer is that this space will bless and inspire you as you grow into the woman God created you to be. 🌷

“True beauty begins within, blooming outward through a life surrendered to Him.”

Have a blessed day, friend. I can’t wait to walk this journey with you!