The twists and turns of life

Sometimes life takes some pretty unexpected turns.  It can be exciting, scary and just plain mind boggling a times.  We can think we are prepared for where life is going to take us next, only to find out how much we were definitely not even close to ready.  I have learned that preparation can only take us so far.  Things can change in the blink of an eye.  This isn't always a bad thing.  In fact it can be pretty terrific at times.

I guess what I am getting at is that we can't control everything in life.  We may try our hardest to manage life, but there are other people in life with us.  We can really only "manage" ourselves and our reactions to what goes on around us.

Whether good or not so good twist and turns are coming at us, we have to adapt and sometimes let go of how we thought things were going to go.  Letting go can be extremely difficult, but the weight that comes off your shoulders when you do is nothing short of amazing.  Our lives don't always turn out how we thought they would.  I am living proof of that, but I can tell you that I am happier than I have ever been and am getting to live out my dreams.  I never imagined this is how I would be doing it, but nonetheless, here I am.  I have been pushed so far out of my comfort zone that I don't know if I even have one anymore.

The last 10 months of life have taught me a lot.  There was a lot of pain and stress working everyday towards making a better life for myself, my superhero of a man, and our 4 little tornados, but I wouldn't change it.  The growth that has occurred through the pain has made me a better, stronger person.  Sometimes we need that outside pressure to help us make change inside and adapt to be able to continue forward.  When I look back over the last 5 years of my life, I can tell you that without a doubt that I never would have pictured my life how it is today, and I am beyond thankful and blessed to be where I find myself.

Enjoy the twists and turns of life.  You never know where they will lead you.  Some of the most beautiful things we can encounter in life come after a turn we never saw coming.  Embrace the rollercoaster and enjoy the ride!

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