Sarah Sanfino

Last week I took a nice little road trip down to Florida to spend some time with the Kennedy’s. I stopped in Atlanta for a few days to have a little “me” time before going to see the Grandparents which, as you may or may not know, can be quite exhausting… While in ATL I got to visit some coffee shops, had a quick visit with Jason Dominy at Dancing Goats Coffee, and checked out a few bakeries in an attempt to satisfy the massive CUPCACKE cravings I’ve been having lately. (West Egg Cafe wins, for the record) And of course, I got to spend some time at the Georgia Aquarium thanks to my awesome Uncle Joe!

I’ve actually been growing quite fond of Atlanta… Lately I’ve been feeling restless, looking for a change in scenery, and Atlanta keeps coming to mind. There’s a wonderful coffee community, my uncle lives there, and it’s just a nice size city – not too big, not too small. AND it’s only a 4 hour drive from Nashville, so I wouldn’t be too far from my mom. We’ll see what the future holds, but I do have some ideas brewing…

Anyways, Saturday morning Joe and I began our venture down to Weeki Wachee, Florida!

Weeki Wachee is really not that exciting of a place – it’s mainly just a home for retirees – but I was determined to go to (more…)

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So, this past weekend, I attended the “Encounter Weekend” that Emanate and Grace Center put on twice a year. I have to say, it was pretty intense. People were saying we were going to feel so different and awesome on Sunday when we left… Yeah, I didn’t feel so awesome. We dealt with some deep-rooted issues like generational sin, soul ties, ungodly beliefs, forgiveness, judgement, demons, deliverance, and then we ended the weekend on grace and the Father heart of God… It sort of felt like my chest got ripped open, and all of this junk was just left there hanging out…

I do know, however, that God is doing some serious work in me. I’m almost certain that if I received this awesome “high” from the weekend, like I was expecting, there’s a good chance I would have returned home and crashed pretty hard. And I NOW know, that it is happening in a healthy, gradual manner.

Anyway, I’ve decided to share a journal entry from Saturday night:

“The weekend is coming to an end, and I have to say, I’m not sure how I feel. part of me feels a sense of relief, and peace of mind. But another part of me still seems to be struggling with ungodly beliefs and resentments. I do know, now, that it’s a process, and I know things are changing within me. Miracles do happen, but I know this healing process will indeed take time.

I just ask God for discernment, and sensitivity to people, places, and situations that might delay this healing process. I know I’m weak, and although I am forgiven, I can’t just bank on Grace all the time. I want renewal of the mind and heart, and I want to break free from the bondage I’ve been in.

I feel something HUGE happening in me. Part of me is scared; walking into the “unknown”. But that is faith, and I need to remember that I will not be left alone. I’m also very excited and anxious to lead a healthier, holier life! God is so good and faithful, and his timing is perfect.”

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