The last couple weeks I've been able to reflect on life and what's most important. My grandpa passed away and I went out with my family to Texas for the funeral. It was a sad and happy occasion, all wrapped up into one. We celebrated the good life that he lived, the wonderful family he had, but will miss him as well. I found it interesting that most major events in life are a mixture of happiness and sadness: leaving home for the first time, getting married, graduating college, moving, funerals, etc. I guess whenever a chapter of our life ends, there is excitement and happiness for what is to come- but a twinge of sadness that it is over.
I found a picture for our study (the most recent home project) that says, "Never let your memories be greater than your dreams." The quote got me thinking, is there a period of my life where I'd want to go back- is the best of life behind me?
Let's see...
Jr. High - no way
High school - no thanks
College - tempting... was such a blast, but no
I can definitely say I have no desire to live in the past. I have had a wonderful life up until now, but I also have so much hope and excitement for the future- for tomorrow, for next year, for 20 years.
