For months I've been navigating across the rocks in the river of The Gap-- that place between the Old Life and arrival at the bank of the other side where you cross into the New Life; Looking back I'm amazed at all that God has brought me through. When you've had to be focused on … Continue reading Worth the Wait: Continuing in The Gap
Bill Bridges Map of Change
Crossing over The Gap
In last week's post, "Trusting God in The Gap," I revisited Bill Bridges Map for Change that I'd learned in my Life Coaching Program. His model breaks the process into three phases: Endings, The Gap, and New Beginnings. I realized that I was struggling with being in the middle-- having partially worked through many Endings … Continue reading Crossing over The Gap
Forced Endings: Struggling in The Gap
When I was a child, I loved finding hiding places. Among them would be a ditch-like den between two hills where I could sink down into that spot, not able to see ahead or behind. The earthen floor and walls were protection from cold and wind, providing a cozy place to play. In last week’s post, … Continue reading Forced Endings: Struggling in The Gap
Afraid of the Next Chapter
The week I retired from school nursing reminded me of the week I got married; unbelievable that it was my turn to enter a new chapter of life. I’d watched many of my friends retiring like I’d watched those who married before me, observing them for how to approach that new venture, going to them for … Continue reading Afraid of the Next Chapter
