We've all made mistakes in our lives. It's amazing how very big they can seem in our own minds. And how, sometimes years later, you talk about it, and realize it wasn't as big to the other person involved. We'd do well to remember that not every mistake we make is there to pull us under and ruin things.
"Sometimes you have to reach deep down in your heart and decide what road you're going to take. And all choices involve some sort of sacrifice. But in the end, you know whether or not you made the right decision."
It's so hard at times to commit to that choice. Even if we think it's best, its never easy. With every choice there are good things and bad things. I think the easiest is making sure the good outweighs the bad. But sometimes that's not known for a long time afterward.
It was a hard unknown choice to make when I decided to uproot me and my son and move to Arizona. The only people I knew here was my aunt and uncle. I remember thinking as I drove a huge truck and trailered my car "What the heck am I doing? I left everything behind, to start all over again, and I'm going to be 50 soon!" I had some pretty serious doubts. Lucky, I work for a Big Box store and a transfer let me keep a job that was familiar. But I still had to find a place to live, figure out where stores and necessary services were. Once here, it wasn't uncommon for me to be out driving and have to call my aunt and ask "Where am I?" or how to get somewhere (like home!) lol
But now that I can look back, I can see where it was very good for me in so many ways. There are a few things I miss, and it might have been nice to stay there for my son to finish college. But our lives here are very good now; he's in college here, my job and the economy afforded me to purchase my very own home. And I feel as if I've come home. :)
Changes can be good; even what might look like a mistake, may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. Maybe that's all about attitude.
HUGS to everyone!
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