I wrote a few days ago about my starshine. I am drawn to it and mesmerized by its beauty. This year has been a journey for me and with each new day I began to see a little bit more of His star. This star has become my compass and has pointed me in the direction I need to go. I may have set off on the well traveled, more easily navigated road but when the star began to sparkle in my path, I was drawn to it - to the road less traveled. This road is not traveled by many and I now know why. It is full of twists and turns, fear and sorrow - hills and valleys. It takes courage to not turn back. It takes stamina to stay the course. And it takes sheer determination to triumph over its many heartaches. Have I looked back? many times. Have I been afraid? many times. Have I suffered and cried when the road was cruel? many, many, many times. But through each challenge I've conquered on this road, I've been rewarded many times over and with each reward came just a little more sparke, a little more shine. That beautiful Star! That beautiful Star.... I can almost see it completely now and I feel my journey is coming to a resting place where I can bask not only in the precious gift of the Son but also with the precious gems I've collected in my journey.
When I arrive, I will rest. But I know that my journey does not end here. I know that I'm still on my way - with many different possible routes. Some easy, some not. Some shorter, some longer. But I'm hoping that what I've gained on the road less traveled will stay with me and that while I am still able, I will continue on this road - accepting the challenges, climbing the mountains, racing through the valleys and continuing to seek the Star. Each new year is a gift - and at the end we rest and enjoy. My journey to Bethlehem is a gift as well.
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