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.
What? You don't want to go back to our Show Choir days? AP Chem? guy-bashing college days? heh heh. I MISS YOU!
ReplyDeleteHa! I'm thinkin' you might miss those high school days! But if not Jr High, High School or College, I'm thinking you have a baby in your very, very near future. Grace, are you prego?!
ReplyDeleteGrace I'm sorry about your grandpa, but isnt the gospel amazing it makes us happy in a time where most are in despair from the comfort and knowldge we have! Love ya, hope we can all get together this week!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see you. how's the weather? (just trying to get your mind off of sad things and on to Happy:)
ReplyDeleteLife is indeed a journey--one step at a time--I love it and don't want to go back either as the present is so much more fun. Yesterday is gone, tomorrow never comes but the present.....just live it, enjoy it, and make the best of it...do better than yesterday. Everyday is groundhog's day. :)
ReplyDeleteTotally know what ya mean. I feel the same way :) My condolences for the loss of your Grandpa.
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