Day 16
- Nov 16, 2025
- 2 min read
Today was one of those days that reminded me how important it is to slow down, breathe, and appreciate where God has placed me. I woke up early and made my way to church, and I am genuinely grateful that I found a place here in Texas that feels like home. The people, the atmosphere, the warmth, it is everything I did not know I needed. There is something powerful about walking into a church and feeling seen, welcomed, and spiritually fed.
The priest’s message today focused on healing. He talked about how God does not want us to carry our wounds alone and how He gently restores the parts of us that life, disappointment, and people have hurt. He reminded me that real healing also includes forgiveness. Not the kind that excuses bad behavior, but the kind that frees your heart. I have forgiven everyone who has hurt me or done wrong to me. Even though I will never get a true apology from most of them, I still choose to forgive because I refuse to let bitterness live in my spirit. The priest said that forgiveness is not about the other person. It is about releasing yourself from what God never meant for you to carry. That message hit exactly where it needed to and shaped the tone for the rest of my day.
After church, I headed to the gym for a good workout, then came home just in time to watch the 49ers defeat the Cardinals. A little football win never hurts the vibe.
The rest of my day was all about preparation. I have been unpacking and organizing like crazy because I refuse to come home from Egypt to a mess, especially with Thanksgiving right after I get back. I will be having quite a few people over, so I want everything to be in order. A peaceful home creates a peaceful mind, and I am leaning into that.
The week ahead will not be too busy, but it is an important one. I am focusing on getting my home in order, preparing for my giveaways, and getting everything ready for my trip to Egypt. It is a lot, but it is the good kind of a lot. The kind that makes you feel productive, grounded, and excited for what is coming next.
Today was simple, but it was full. Full of faith, strength, community, productivity, and a reminder that God is healing me in ways I did not even realize I needed.
Here is to a peaceful week ahead.
Signed, Paulina.
It's wonderful to hear how you found a great place to call your home. Finding a church and a community of people that are there for you. Life can overtake us sometimes and being able to have someone that you can confide and offload (which is something you have mentioned before) can be a great relief and comfort. I'm glad you are at a point of self-discovery and getting in touch with parts of yourself that I'm sure you could feel you needed without being able to quite put your finger on it. It must feel like a whole world is opening up to you and your just trying to catch up emotionally to what your feeling.
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