This year was another hard year, but it was also filled with
some great memories as well. As I get older, I become more and more thankful
just to be alive. It’s crazy how your mind set changes as you get older.
It is easier to find joy in the smallest things because you
know that life is not going to get any simpler so you might as well enjoy what
you can.
"And you learn to build
all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground
is too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way
of falling down in mid-flight."
all your roads on today
because tomorrow's ground
is too uncertain for plans
and futures have a way
of falling down in mid-flight."
This is a part
of one of my favorite poems ever… It is a good reminder that we only have
today. And even though we may plan for the future, there is no guarantee that
it will ever go as we hope it will. Those of us who are Christians know that
God has a plan for each one of us. Sometimes that line “God has a plan” annoys
me to no end! Why can’t I see the plan now? Why isn’t the plan happening NOW?. Why
does everyone else get all the things I want while I’m working so hard? Why do
bad people get away with being bad? Etc etc..
Those are some
thoughts that run across my mind.
But every time I
look at my life and the wonderful family I have, I am reminded that plenty of
good things have happened to me. I was lucky to
be born into a great family. And I’m thankful for those true friends who have
always been there to help.
Most of all, I
am thankful for my 2 precious boys who always allow me to see the light at the
end of every tunnel. Even though they make me feel like I’m about 58 years old every day (haha!)...
Everything in this life is temporary.
The love between
us is forever.
I am ready to
see what kind of challenges I can conquer in my 28th year.. and what
good things God has in store. (hopefully more good than bad!)
The best birthday gift of all was hearing Cooper say "Happy Birthday Mama!" Especially because he had no way of knowing it was my birthday... he's amazing.
