i don’t believe in coincidences. in fact, i’m usually the first person to recognize that my steps have always been “ordered”, but after reading an entry about “destiny”, i’m taking time now to reflect upon the “reasons”, “seasons” and “lifetimes” that i’ve encountered during my journey. as i sit here and think, i am awestruck. every.single.person in my life has served a purpose, no matter how small. i can pinpoint various lessons that i’ve learned over the years from both my triumphs and tragedies. i give thanks for it all. my reasons, those that although they may no longer be with me, have helped me discover parts of my character (good and bad) that may have otherwise gone unnoticed…my seasons, those that had a major impact on me for the brief time that they were intertwined in my life…my lifetimes, those people that i could not bear to live without…those people whom, although i may not communicate with everyday, i carry with me in my heart…always. thank you all.