Years in Review

Yesterday while sorting through some items, I found my high school year book.  Of course, I had to take a break and read all the notes others had not so carefully written in the book. It surprised me to realize that people see me differently than I see myself, even many years later.  Those notes were amazing.  My plans were to  go West to California to be a beach bum and surf.   I do remember being quite impressed with the Beach Boys and envying their free life style.  However, apparently it never occurred to me that I did not swim nor like extreme heat.   I sat in "My Room"  for a while thinking about how fragile life was and how our plans can change in a fraction of a second. Some of my classmates have died, some have wasted away with drugs or alcohol, others who you least expected have become the masterminds of the world. As for me?  I am just me, and I did go west..... 8 whole miles.  In that 8 miles I .... revisited lessons taught,  explored new paths, strengthened relationships, met new acquaintances, raised a family, completed an education, sought adventures, experienced life's difficult times, and changed careers.  Although none of these were in my plan, they evidentally were in God's plan for me.  Life has proven to be rich in many ways, and I have no regrets.   So... For all those seeking hope, questioning a chosen path, or needing support, turn to your greater being who will always provide the answers.

Question of the day:  Who is the real me?  The me that other people see or the me I see?  How do you see yourself?