Embracing the Journey

February 8, 2025

I can’t believe I’m writing my first blog! Honestly, I never thought I’d step out and do something like this. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey, it’s that you can do anything you put your mind to.

Too often, we talk ourselves out of things, even when we really want to do them. Fear creeps in, making us hesitate, delay, and sometimes completely miss out on what could be our true assignment in life. I’ve been guilty of this more times than I can count. But through experience, I’ve come to realize that the obstacles we face aren’t meant to break us—they’re meant to prepare us.

My hope is that your experience with the Thankful 4 Grace community gives you the support, courage, and inspiration to keep pushing forward. Trust me, there have been so many moments when I thought I wouldn’t make it—whether it was a personal struggle, career challenge, financial hardship, or health battle. But I made it through—bruised, a little crazy, but better than I was before.

Stay encouraged. No matter what you’re facing, you’re going to come out stronger. You’re going to end up better than you were.

With gratitude,

Shutanda