Sometimes I Wish...
That I could travel with my husband
That I lived somewhere exotic
That I didn't have to work so much
That I would have gone to a different university
That I could have joined a professional modern company
That I could see friends who are far away
That my parents were still together
That I could be the perfect cook
That my friends would call me more than I call them
That I could be thin
That I could have the courage to talk to strangers
That I would never pass a person in need (without helping them)
That I would always make the right decision
That I wouldn't have fear
Then I Remember...
That I have a wonderful husband who loves me
That I have a lovely apartment
That I have 3 jobs, when so many don't even have 1
That I met the most wonderful people at BYU
That I would rather be a wife and mother than a professional dancer
That technology makes it possible to talk to friends who are far away
That Heavenly Father has a plan for each of us, and things always work out
That I still have time to learn
That I have the best friends in the world
That I am healthy and strong
That courage comes slowly, but it comes
That I still have time to help
That I'm not perfect, but I can try harder
That faith is stronger than fear
I think this is really how a lot of people feel, wishing and wishing things were a little different. Sometimes I forget to "remember" though. Thanks for reminding me, this was a sweet post :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Sometimes it is soo hard to find the good in everything but there always is. and on being thin...YOU ARE!! and I know it is so hard cause I was the same way but appreciate now, cause when you are 8.5 months pregnant and huge you will look back and think, "i was so skinny and didn't even know it!"
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post. I agree we never think of what we have it is always what we want! And I agree with Lauren you are way thin!! I should make of list of my good things I have instead of wishing I had more or things were different.
ReplyDeleteRachel, you inspired me. I have been wishing a lot lately and not recognizing the things that I have and how lucky I am. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThose are good things to remember. :) We all have wishes...
ReplyDeleteI loved that post. Thanks for sharing those thoughts. I think when I start getting frustrated I will try to look at it from that perspective. My in laws said they met you the other night. I wish I could have seen you. xoxo
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