We have been trying to get to Ohio for years but something always seemed to get in the way. When I found out that I would be in treatment for at least six months, I made some personal promises to myself. I remember the realization that I had let my priorities get out of whack, I had been letting life dictate some of my decisions. It was a disappointing moment but it also spurred me on to be different post-treatment. This year we were determined to make that trip to Ohio and thankfully we finally did it! It was a wonderful time spent with family! I can not express how blessed I am to be a part of Mark's family. So many people talk about their in-laws in negative terms, so I definitely realize how blessed I am because I don't feel that way at all. I have gained a second family that I instantly fell in love with, they are wonderful.
The mid west is not how I envisioned it at all, it is far more beautiful and vibrant that I had imagined. I could totally see myself living in the mid west if that is where God calls us to be. :) I'm constantly amazed by God's creation, He makes so many beautiful things.
When Mark and I were dating, we talked a lot about how much we both loved traveling and we compared some of our similar journeys. I have to say that over the years, I had become less spontaneous and a bit more rigid. I like routine there's no doubt about it but I had gotten to the point where I wasn't thrilled to disrupt my routine. In treatment, I promised myself to get back into traveling and to be more spontaneous again. I had missed out on so many opportunities simply because I didn't want to be stretched outside of my comfort zone. Post-treatment I find myself wanting to be stretched and willing to take more risks. I don't ever want to sit in a hospital again thinking about all the things I wished I had done or tallying up all the regrets. I want to live my life to the fullest as God has given me another chance and I don't want to waste this chance! I've been bitten by the traveling bug again and I can't wait to see where that takes Mark and I next!
The mid west is not how I envisioned it at all, it is far more beautiful and vibrant that I had imagined. I could totally see myself living in the mid west if that is where God calls us to be. :) I'm constantly amazed by God's creation, He makes so many beautiful things.
When Mark and I were dating, we talked a lot about how much we both loved traveling and we compared some of our similar journeys. I have to say that over the years, I had become less spontaneous and a bit more rigid. I like routine there's no doubt about it but I had gotten to the point where I wasn't thrilled to disrupt my routine. In treatment, I promised myself to get back into traveling and to be more spontaneous again. I had missed out on so many opportunities simply because I didn't want to be stretched outside of my comfort zone. Post-treatment I find myself wanting to be stretched and willing to take more risks. I don't ever want to sit in a hospital again thinking about all the things I wished I had done or tallying up all the regrets. I want to live my life to the fullest as God has given me another chance and I don't want to waste this chance! I've been bitten by the traveling bug again and I can't wait to see where that takes Mark and I next!
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