1215.7 miles to go

"Come to the edge, He said.


They said: We are afraid.


Come to the edge, He said.


They came. He pushed them,


And they flew . . ."

— Guillaume Apollinaire

French poet

What does it mean to fly? This afternoon I was watching the Peter Pan that came out just a few years ago. As I sat there listening to Mrs. Darling describe Mr. Darling, it struck me that we all have our own stories to tell. Stories that can be seen as grand, exciting, joyous, and even daring always seem to make the headlines. However, what about those that would be categorized as crazy, irresponsible, mistakes, or even flat out stupid decisions. Do we see those just as important as the others? Are we willing to admit that life sometimes doesn’t make since and its through those situations that we have had to walk forward not knowing what life will look like around the bend that mold us the most.  

“When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.”

― Paulo Coelho, Brida

In 2006 I bought a one-way plane ticket to Colorado Springs, packed two suitcases and placed myself on a journey that changed my life forever. Now six years later I can testify that our God is more than faithful to guide, protect, and provide for those that take great risks to live life following His promptings. Over the years I’ve seen and experienced personally the still small voice asking us all to trust Him through the journey of life. To not be afraid when he calls us out of the boat and onto the water. No, I haven’t walked on water, but never once has this journey been boring. So far my life has been full of great adventures and even great sorrows. It has not been a fairy tale land like Neverland, but it also hasn’t all been poverty and regret. God has brought both into my life at different seasons to teach, mold, and transform me in such a way as to prepare me to fly.

On December 21^st I step out again on a new type of adventure. For a few months now I have been in a relationship with Josh Thiesen. We have been friends for a while, when we started talking about how we felt about each other we both felt like it would be important for us to be in proximity soon than later to know for sure if it was going to have a future. Originally we both thought it was going to be him moving to Colorado, but as things started to shake out, it made more sense for me to move there. This has not been a quick or flippant decision on either of our parts. As we have sought counsel from God, parents, family, mentors, elders, and friends it has become clear that this move could be the beginning of something great. Yes, there are fears that it could back fire and prove to not be what either of us is hoping; however, facing that fear is worth it.

I have been offered a job with Josh’s parents company as a project manager and office coordinator; although, it is a small business, job titles are hard to determine. Basically my job will be to use my education, gifts, and experiences to help both him and his parents with the business. Most of the details have yet to be figured out, but God definitely has me on a journey of discovering what it means to trust Him and allow Him to lead my life. To hold my expectations loosely and be brave enough to admit that sometimes life doesn’t end up looking like we originally thought.

It is my prayer that as I walk forward in this direction, you will see only a women that desires to be pleasing to her God. A women that is willing to lay everything down to serve her King and pursue the things that have been laid on her heart.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with me.

Brandy