I always thought that Jeremiah 29:11 was a
little overused, but as I look back on my life I really do
see how God’s plan was so much bigger than my own. I am the happiest I have ever been, but my life is the least
how I would have expected it to be.
I thank God that he designs our path and guides our steps to make the
best life for us if we choose to follow him. And I think he finds it quite humorous when we use the word
“never.”
I have composed a list of things I said I would never do
verses things I ended up doing. Let's just say, I don't use the word "never" loosely anymore.
1. I said I would never go to a Christian school (especially
one in KY).
I went to Asbury College in
Wilmore, KY…and loved it!
2. I always said I would never be one of those girls who got
married in college.
I married Brent on June 20, 2009,
the summer before my senior year. Yes, I graduated with a BA in Elementary Education and
an MRS. degree.
3. I also told
Brent I never wanted to date him.
Ha,
see above.
4. I said that I would never teach at a Christian school.
I taught at Lexington Christian
Academy for 3 years…and loved it!
5. I said that I would never come back and live in my
hometown of Versailles.
I am a current resident of good ole
Wofo Co.
6. I said I would wait until I was at least 27 years old to
have kids—after I completed my Master’s, went on a bunch of trips, etc.
Here I am at 25 about to have 3
kids—no Master’s and no trips in our near future.
7. Relating to #6, I also said that I would NEVER drive a
mini-van. No way was I going to be
one of those mini van moms.
Now
I am the proud owner of a goldish tan Town and Country. I must say, it’s a pretty smooth ride,
and I feel like a boss every time I open up those sliding doors with the click
of a button.
8. Also relating to #6, I said that I would never be a
“stay-at-home mom” or “SAHM” if you’re into the acronym thing.
This
summer, I said goodbye to LCA to take a couple years off to be with my kids. I also now know what the acronym “SAHM”
means that I wondered about for so long when reading those parenting blogs and
articles.
9. I also never
expected to be married to a police officer. Technically, I never put this into a “I’ll never” statement,
but it was something I would have never guessed about my life.
My
husband just started his job as a police officer. I am so thankful that he
loves his job, and I’m proud of the hard work he is willing to do for our
family.
So I used to use the word “never” a lot, but I think I have
finally learned how dangerous that word can be. I don’t think I will ever say never again...you never know what God's going to do.
