Thanks to Giorgio and Genesis for this super fun award!
This rule comes with the rule that I have to tell about one time or thing in my life that I would go back and change if I could!
While running yesterday, I thought about this question....
and I realized this was going to be a Rambling Post!
It opened the Flood Gates...so here we go!
What would I change?
Maybe...
I wish I would have accepted the full ride scholarship to University of Utah and finish my degree. I signed on....but backed out, due to extreme eating disorders.
But...
If I had changed that part of my life I may not have met the man of my dreams...and I may not have experienced the last 14 years of Happy Marriage!
Maybe....
I would go back and change the way I stressed about not being able to have kids. We tried for 4-5 years to have a baby...NOTHING! I was so worried! I should have just fully embraced the time without kids....but I had NO idea....that I would soon be a rabbit!
But....
If I changed the way I looked at it...maybe my heart would not have been open to have as many kids as the Lord would allow me. Maybe I wouldn't have my 5 blessings!
Maybe....
I would change some of the business decisions that put a strain on our family and ultimately caused me to have to go back to work for 6 years and work 40-70 hours a week. And miss out on so much of my childrens young lives.
But....
Maybe I wouldn't grasp the amazing opportunity I have right now to be home with them. Maybe I wouldn't look at each moment as though it was made of gold. Maybe I wouldn't cherish each morning, mid day, and evening.
I came to the conclusion...
THAT I AM SO THANKFUL FOR EVERY MOMENT IN MY LIFE.
I am not sure I would change much....I would fear the effect that change would have on my life today!
WITH A CHERRY ON TOP!!!
i had a hard time trying to answer that question too because inspite of all the hardships ive been through, so much has come out of it that I dont think I would be the person I am today.
ReplyDeletelol @ your rabbit reference :) im so itching to be a mom...maybe its because i just want a baby to cuddle with and then after that ill be SOOOOO over it...lol.
You are so incredibly awesome. Love you!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post!
ReplyDeleteCertainly the most difficult times in our lives often are what form us and help us find the way to future happiness. Our experiences make us who we are today - and from what I can "see" you are a pretty neat person and an amazing mother! Thanks for sharing . . . sometimes we don't see what it took for others to become who they are today. Usually it is a lot of trials and hard work! :)
ReplyDeletelove, love, love your post. beautifully put. thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, and great outlook. This one made me smile at the end of a rough week. Have a great holiday weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis was great Sherri! It sounds like you have a wonderful family and so many things that you have been blessed with:)
ReplyDeleteLove this post! I had a hard time with the question too, because like I mentioned on my blog, I think all of the decisions we make ultimately lead us to the lives we have now.
ReplyDeleteLove it. You turned each situation into the best thing for you and your family. Way to go.
ReplyDeleteIt takes a wise and sensitive person to realize that each stumble is an opportunity for growth. It seems you have mastered that lesson very well.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Wealso tried for 5 years and nothing...very thankful and grateful for family and friends!!
ReplyDelete-Derek
This post almost made me cry. Seriously!! I can go and look back on things that I have regretted, yes, but would I still be the same person I am today? I'm not sure! I love you and your beautiful family and I'm glad you're here!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful post! I agree that while there may be some things I wish would have been different, those made me who I am today.
ReplyDeleteLoved this! Reminds me so much of Romans 8:28. God is so good!
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