The night is cold and the wind is blowing so hard that the windows rattle in their frames. As a result the girls are staying in tonight and brought out the board game "Life" to pass the time. If only life was so easy to live as the spin of a dial and a cardboard colored board slots with life choices on it.
Those choices, do you want to be married, have kids, college, career? are so difficult and confusing even to this well-seasoned veteran of life. I'm 43 years old and I'm facing a new year with a multitude of life changes. How to choose? If only there was a dial I could spin that would tell me which direction to go.
I watched my grandmother this weekend at her 90th birthday party and considered all the life choices and changes she has seen and survived. I looked around the room full of my family and considered all the paths, perils and pitfalls they have faced individually and together. And I find myself looking for the wheel to spin.
Unfortunately, there is no wheel to spin and the choices I make this year affect myself and my family. I have to choose carefully and not let the "what might have beens" and the "what ifs" paralyze me. What path will I take this year? I don't know yet but am thankful I still have a chance to choose my own wheel to spin.
2 comments:
Would we be happy if a wheel determined our life or are we thankful for the ability to make our own choices, good, bad and indifferent. Choose wisely my friend and pray for the guidance that only God can give.
#1, You're an amazing writer! That doesn't surprise me...when talent was being passed out in our family, I must have been taking a nap for a while. I have some, I know, but I'm mediocre at best. #2, Be glad you've found your wheel...I'm still looking for mine! And I know in my heart you will make the right choices for yourself and for those you love. I agree with your long time friend, Tina...pray for guidance.
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