Dear Dallas,
You hold a very special place in my heart! We went through a lot together. Some days full of laughs and others not so much. Oh the memories we made, some that will stay with me forever. You were where I had my first job out of college, where I learned about heartbreak, where I had my first place to my self and where I had to learn to “adult” (still working on that). I learned so much about myself within the bright lights of your city.
Thank you for being the home to friends of all ages that have truly impacted my life! And I really appreciate the MANY MANY options of food you have provided for us to enjoy each other’s company over! 🙂 As I drive around all your busy streets all the memories of last year start flooding back. All the stories I shared, all the stories that were made, and the many stories I had the privilege to hear.
When I needed a church home I was led right through the doors of Watermark, Dallas. I always had a place to go to reflect and process life. Most of my nights were spent within the walls of Watermark. I was stretched and encouraged weekly by the people who poured into my life here. As I sit on the Dallas Campus and write this blog I am reminded of all the people I met here and the many fruitful conversations we had. Wow! I am so thankful God brought each of them into my life!
This weekend I had one last opportunity to make a trip to your great city and hug a few more necks before I leave for the World Race. Although, I came for the people I realized I really needed this trip for myself. As I drive around and the memories come back some make my heart ache because I vividly remember those hard days and nights. Disappointment was the theme of last year. Feeling like I disappointed everyone around me and knowing I disappointed myself. Out of everyone, though, I held that against myself longest.
And now looking back on this year and where I am today the new theme is Freedom! I am in a place of redemption and I no longer am captive to those thoughts! It’s really neat to come back and see how far I have come! THANK YOU JESUS I am not the same person I was a year ago! Also, who would have thought that in 6 weeks I would be leaving for a year and I would be THIS excited about it!? The Lord has already done so much in my life and I know there is still so much to learn from Him.
Dallas, you were just the beginning and I can’t wait for all the other countries and cities and people that will hold a piece of my heart like you.
XOXO,
Kyndal
