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Today I have been thinking about small victories.  Those times in life when something is a step forward to me, but may not seem like a big deal for anyone else.  Sometimes it may become overwhelming to think about how far you have to go to overcome a certain situation or to achieve your goals, etc.  Sometimes looking down that road may seem never ending…

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But oh how much more encouraging to my soul it is to look at how far I’ve come.  How far I’ve come from who I used to be, where I used to stand, how down I used to feel.  Everything is truly in Gods hands and I must have faith in THAT.

For my family and close friends, seeing me with my oversized purse is nothing out of the ordinary these days.  I have mentioned here and here before that I have been ill and it has been quite a journey for me.  Before becoming ill, I traveled light with a cute little purse or clutch in hand, with nothing but my keys, lip gloss, wallet, and cell phone.  Now, whenever I go to the doctors or just around the corner to the grocery store, I come equipped with my own sort of “medi-pack”.  My bag is stuffed full of all the things I need to make it through an hour or 2 out of the house, including things I’d need should I have an bad moment.

Now I know some of you could be saying well what’s the big deal?  Well, I am someone who was constantly on the go, traveling light, and very spontaneous.  Having my “medi-pack” is not only heavy lol, but it makes it front and center that at any time something could happen.  We all know that part of life is dealing with the unexpected, but when we’re going through life day to day, floating on cloud nine,  healthy or without any huge circumstance, it’s a little easier to forget that something may happen at any moment.  It’s a little easier to feel as though you have more control over what’s going on.  But when sickness or troubles come, you realize how much you never really were in control to begin with.

So for this stage of my journey, I carry my “medi-pack”, style it up (because you know I love a cute bag), and have faith that one day soon, I will be able to travel light once again.  And when I am able to do so, I have this fabulous clutch to strut.

I call it my victory clutch .  I know it may seem like just a really nice handbag, but for me it signifies so much more.

Tomorrow is not promised and today is in Gods hands.  Let’s celebrate today’s small victories! ♥

What about you guys? Do you have anything special that you do to encourage yourself (or others) or to recognize your own small victories?

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