A little diversion from trail talk ...
I have been impressed with how blessed I am! I have a wonderful family, both immediate and extended, great friends, good job and health. I remember when I was young and had visions of grandeur, I was going to do great things, have a beautiful house, lots of money and not a worry in the world!
Then life hit and I was busy with kids, work, a home and a husband! You see, my Dad always told me I could be anything that I set my mind to, unfortunately I couldn't decide what to set my mind to! Before I had children I was totally focused on what career I should have and what would make the most money, but once the babies came along, I couldn't think of anything but them and how to best raise them and love them. At one point we tried the role reversal thing with Papawizzy staying home, and while he loved it I hated it. I couldn't stand to be away from them.
So we struggled through life barely getting by most months but always making it because the Lord blessed us. And now I look back, kids are grown and starting on their path. I hope that they will be better than I was at enjoying each stage of life as it comes. The pressures of life are great, but if we can put our faith in the Lord and know that while we make our plans, He orders our steps, then we will have peace!
Now we're seeing the grandchildren come - what a blast! It's a wonderful thing to see your children parent. You wonder how they grew up so fast and where the time went! And when you see your grandchild loved and care for so well, it melts your heart.
Papawizzy and I have now started the empty nest time of our lives. It's funny, but it really takes some adjustment, it's almost like we don't know what to do with ourselves! It's a fun time of rediscovery and adventure - it's almost like being 25 (I was going to say 16, but I didn't have a brain then) again, but with the added benefit of some wisdom and experience and much more love!
Anyway thanks for listening to me ramble on, I'll get back to the trail talk next post.
Blessings,
Mamawizzy
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