Last week was the week that seemed like it had no end. It was eventful and emotional.

At its close, I found myself in the belly of Barbados, surrounded by nature in ways I had never seen it. I was exploring Hunte’s Gardens, so named “the most enchanting place on Earth.”

Barbadian photographer, Kyle Babb; his friend, Jamie; and my best friend, Shari were with me. The energy was great.

As Kyle’s lens click-clacked away and I took in all the beauty that surrounded me, I felt the weariness of the long week melting away.

And the more the evening went on, the more I felt reassured that

1. I am exactly where I am meant to be.
2. Everything is working together for my good.
3. I am going to make it, and I am going to win.

And now, as I stand almost face-to-face with another weekend, I don’t feel freaked out but I feel full–full of hope and full of peace.

And as God whispered to my spirit there in Hunte’s Gardens last week, I thought I would keep the message going:

You are exactly where you are meant to be.

Everything is working together for your good.

You are going to make it. And you are going to win.

Credits for this post: Photos – Kyle Babb; Makeup: Beauty by Brandie; Photo Assistant – Jamie Black; Best Friend in Charge – Shari Bradshaw

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