“You’re Never Too Old to Start Something New”
Eighteen years ago after my divorce was finalized, my middle and youngest daughters and I began praying about a change. We sensed that God was leading us to leave our hometown — the place where my girls had grown up — and move to Northern Virginia to be closer to my oldest daughter and my grandchildren.
Once we arrived, I found a job working in a preschool, and at the same time, I made the decision to return to college to earn my Bachelor’s degree. It was something I had long dreamed of doing, and when I finally graduated, I felt such deep gratitude — not just for the degree, but for the courage it took to finish what I started.
Shortly after graduation, I was offered a position as an office manager in a completely different city from my daughters. For the first time, I wasn’t living near family — I was on my own, truly living the life of a single woman.
Scary? Absolutely.
Exciting? Totally.
It felt liberating to travel back and forth to see my daughters and grandkids while building a life of my own. The old me might have been too intimidated to even consider taking a job that far from home, but this new chapter stretched me in ways I didn’t expect.
Moving away forced me out of my comfort zone. I learned to enjoy my own company — going to the gym after work, grabbing lunch with coworkers, or taking peaceful evening walks. In those moments, I realized that God was gently showing me something profound: He was enough for this season.
And then came the pandemic. Like so many others, I found myself working from home, separated from loved ones out of caution and care. Yet even in that stillness, God was near. He continued to teach me that new beginnings aren’t just about fresh starts — they’re about trusting Him to meet you wherever you are.
✨ Mama Wisdom Reflection: Life has a way of surprising us — sometimes by choice, sometimes by change. But no matter your age or season, God isn’t done writing your story. Be brave enough to start again, to step out of your comfort zone, and to believe that the best chapters can still be ahead.
