12 Years
Today was a lovely day in Philadelphia, and I took advantage of the beautiful weather to commemorate the past 12 years of my life. A woman from my previous church once mentioned that the Bible included some numbers which had significance. According to her, the number 7 is a number of completion. According to me, the number 12 signals a completed cycle as well.
“20 Just then a woman who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak. 21 She said to herself, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.”
22 Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.”
Seven years and some months ago, I embarked on an endeavor which I couldn’t see the outcome of: moving overseas. That endeavor took me to 7 countries and sparked a series of events that led to my move to Philadelphia.
Preceding that overseas move was my move back to the Bay Area in 2012, after spending a year in Sacramento. It was a dark period of my life, but God gave me grace by allowing me to have some fun — even through the dark times. On the night of my 28th birthday celebration, I went dancing at a restaurant/nightclub in SF. Today marks the 12 year anniversary of that birthday weekend celebration. Here are some pictures I took today to commemorate my 12 year anniversary!
