My thoughts + observations of this year have completely changed the way I view life today! I have written you a letter so I will remember the impact this summer has had on my life; because one day I might look back and not truly recall the effect that 2020 had on my life, so here I go . . .
My #Summer2020Letter
Dear Summer 2020, you tried to create a chaotic summer for the very planned & organized me, BUT instead you taught me to be flexible and take each day as it comes. Then you tried to rob me of my joy, BUT instead I confirmed that my joy doesn’t come from worldly things, BUT from my faith, family and friends. And then you tried to put fear in my heart & mind, BUT instead I learned that fear only enters your mind if you allow & I said “no thank you, I don’t need that in my life”. You also took away our plans for international travel, BUT instead we re-found the beauty close to home in Arizona, Colorado & Utah. And then you tried to steal my health by closing our gyms, BUT instead I enjoyed more fun & creative ways to get my workouts done.
So, Summer of 2020, you thought you were going to wreak havoc on my summer, BUT instead I say thank you for showing me the importance of flexibility, for learning to experience the fun of spontaneous activities, for placing more value on family gatherings, for the blessings of loyal friends & for the invaluable strength of a faith filled heart! – 💗Christie.
Now, I challenge you to “write your Summer 2020 letter” of the things you have learned about yourself and what you will take away from this year. As I pray this monumental year will continue to be one of growth . . . . but also one I wouldn’t choose to have again! But I know if we do, I will hopefully learn from the year of 2020 and how I can allow the way it effects my life in a positive way, by not letting it choose the negative impact for my life.
Also, I would absolutely love to hear from you and how 2020 has impacted your life. You can reply down below, or I welcome an email too (Christie@FitFabForever.com ) if you prefer to keep it more private! As we are all in this together and the more we can share, the stronger and more connected we become! And if you feel comfortable with it, post it on social media your #summer2020letter (this is a new # I started on Instagram), as I know we could all benefit from an uplifting, but very real ways the impact that 2020 has had on us!
My Summer 2020 Highlights
And remember each day, to take the time to smell the roses, or shall I say smell the cactus 🙂
in health + happiness, Christie
What a beautiful reflection of summer 2020! I’m going to do this in my journal this weekend. It has actually been, personally, one of my Best summers, come to think of it!☺️
Miss you, and can’t wait to get together.
Thank you so much Lindy 💗. As I am not one who journals much, but I am sure glad that I did for this summer, and I think I might start doing it more. Because I know reflecting back, is always a great way to see our blessings and also where we have grown! I have so loved seeing your beautiful summer pictures! Miss you too and can’t wait to see you!
Awe thank you for this beautiful letter! I can relate in so many ways. I needed yo read this. Have a blessed week sweet sister!
Thank you so much Natalie! 💕 And I love hearing how God’s timing brought you this letter just when you needed to read it! Wishing you a blessed week too my sweet sister!
Great reflection of crazy times. We’ve all had to adapt and it’s so important to find the good in every situation .
Thank you so much Shawn! 😊 Yes we sure have and I agree that if we can keep a positive attitude, we can find the good in every situation.
Christie, it was so refreshing to read your beautiful POSITIVE letter and know this was only possible through your faith, family and friends. You could only think of the positive things when our country is filled with so much fear. Our greatest challenge is to keep trusting as we know God is in control of the universe. Thank you for sharing your 2020 thoughts and so proud to be your Mom. Luv u❤️👼
Mom, I so loved 💗 reading your very sweet reply and I am so thankful that you taught me to always find the positive in every situation! Yes, our faith, family & friends truly are what really matters!!!! Love you 💕 so much!