Unfortunately, I do not have the author to give credit to this saying that has become meaningful to me over the past few years but it makes so much sense: "Life's a journey not a destination so don't forget to enjoy the ride. " It is a reality check for those Type "A" personalities like me that get impatient with the results and timing of life. Sometimes I am such a goal setter and achiever, I forget to stop or slow down and enjoy the simple blessings that stare me right in the face like my granddaughter's smile, my children's passion to talk when I'm tired, a friend who approaches with tears but I don't wait to see, my dog who wants to play but I stumble over him because I don't have time and so many more. Over the years, I was always on a fast paced roller coaster to "somewhere" until I realized I was missing so many blessings that God was giving me in response to my prayers. I was to focused on my own plans and destinations to experience the true joys that were here and now.
Today I am reminded as a good friend faces a serious medical test what is most important to me. It is the people around me that smile, cry, walk, care and need me that make the journey worth enjoying. Now, I am on a ride to no known destination trusting God as my compass and speedometer.
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