My good (very good) friend, over at Stephen Family Insane Assylum, made a post - the one under the link - a while back, which really got me thinking. Below are the results!
If I had a fairy godmother suddenly appear, and ask if I would like her to work her magic, reversing time, and giving me some kind of cinderella experience, the ball, the gown, the prince included.. or whatever other "perfect life" I could dream up.. would I take the offer?
Or would I choose the life I have lived?
For your reading pleasure (ha!), here are the highlights of my life.
Choosing not to go on a single solitary date (solo or group-oriented) till I had turned 16, per wise counsel of my parents and the prophet and leader of my LDS faith. Staying single long enough to serve a mission for my church (age 21). Turning away a good man I truly admired who wanted to marry me because I knew I had a greater desire to serve said mission, than to be with him. Leaving for Guatemala for 18 months, away from everyone I had ever met so I could tell the humble people there about Christ's love for them, and his church that has been restored to the earth. Refraining from even calling my mother and family to talk, except the approved twice a year - Christmas and Mother's day. Choosing for my best and life-long friend, Anthony, when I knew I had a few other options, and maintaining my chastity till after we were married for time and all eternity in the Holy Temple in Salt Lake City, UT. Being only 9 mo. 10 days when I become a mom. nursing that child till the day I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder - he was 7 1/2 months old. Bringing twins into the world after going without bipolar meds for the entire pregnancy, going back on them after they were born which meant I could not nurse them... Living in tiny little basement apartments for the first 5 1/2 years of our married lives, quiting my elem ed. student teaching (even 12 credits shy of my bachelor's degree) to go back to being a full-time mommy again (after missing Monkey's first crawl on my 1st day of it- I only lasted 4 till I had my decision made...) Moving away from neighbors and fellow church goers that I loved, to move here to Layton...
There is no way I could do it better on purpose than the Lord has done for me with a much higher purpose.
Here is a quote that sums that up. "Doing what the Lord has outlined as right, in the end, will always lead to the best outcomes!" I am pretty sure it is by Richard G. Scott, member of the Quorum of the 12 apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But, if it was not him, it was one of the other 12.
GOTTA GO! I am putting on dinner for my grandmother and uncle tonight, in addition to my sweet lil fam, and they are due any minute!
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Hi, Thank you for checking out my blog and leaving a comment. Thank you also for putting me on your bloglist, I was excited.
It's always a comfort to find other BP people to share each other's burdens with. I look forward to getting to know you better.
Your Sister,
Debbie
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