I definitely remember thinking 30 was old and seemed like forever away. But the years just seem to keep coming faster and faster. And like the Tim McGraw song, sure I want my next 30 to be better than the first 30. However, unlike him I don't feel like I have to totally reform my life to make that happen. Thank goodness.
With age comes life experience and as long I keep learning from my mistakes and surround myself with good people, my next 30, 40, 50 years down the road should be great, God willing! With of course those curves & speed bumps we never can plan for along the way.
Life truly is a journey. When I married Joe, Fr. Jim joked about it being a short aisle at our church but marriage being a long journey. The following song lyrics are meaningful to me because first of all, Austin loves it, he just blurts out that refrain since it's so repetitive; and secondly it speaks volumes to me about the sanctity of our lives and my life personally as Dawn. I don't know how God picked my spirit to live in this body but it's been an amazing journey so far and one I feel has maybe really just begun!
Strength for the Journey by Michael John Poirier
I will be, I will be,
I will be strength for the journey.
I will be, I will be,
I will be strength for the journey.
1. There is a road meant for you to travel.
Narrow and steep is the shepherd’s way,
and as you say, "Yes,"
letting me guide you,
I will be strength for the journey.
2. There is a cross meant for you to carry.
There is a cross meant for you alone,
and as you bow down
in humble surrender,
I will be strength for the journey.
3. How many times have you doubted my word?
How many times must I call your name?
And as you say, "Yes,"
letting me love you,
I will be strength for the journey.
8 comments:
Sounds like some perspective I needed this week... Thanks! Oh, and Congrats!!!! on your goal. How exciting. Enjoy this weekend.
Dawn, that was an awesome blog. Sounds like something I need to live by. Hope you had a great birthday. You are right, never know what bumps will come. Just know that you have friends who will stand by you and help lead the way.
Thank you Amy & Lisa!! Glad I was able to hit on something for you both. Maybe with 30 I'm becoming a more empowering writer. ;) Ha ha.
Well said Dawn, hope the next thirty are as good as the first.
Thanks Jill! I hope so too!
I love that song and it is so perfect. Life is a journey and one that we are never alone on. What a wonderful sharing Dawn. TY.
Welcome to the 30 club, Dawn. So far, its not bad. :) Here's to have a wonderful next 30 years.
Thanks Julie and Heather! :)
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