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Change the constant that keeps us hoppin'

I am a creature who generally does ok with change.  Sometimes I think my spirit seeks it.  I am constantly keeping my life in a state of action.  Rarely do I let the dust settle, and if I do it is not for long.  I imagine that this character quality makes being my friend, Mother, sister, husband or son, a little bit challenging. So far no one has strung me up, although I do occasionally get the hairy eyeball, or at least a gently spoken word of caution.  Bless your hearts, Mom, Sis, Jeff, friends and my beloved boys, I really am lucky to have you.

On another note, I do however wonder sometimes why it is necessary to endure so much of it.  I try to look at every bump or turn in the road as an opportunity, but some days..... change feels icky. It is one thing to complicate my own life, but when things outside of my control (which is a lot, lol), happen, and impact me, I have a choice.  Choice number one, go with the flow, be optimistic, look for the upside, flex and bend, make it work. Choice number two, pout, get sad, make myself miserable, etc..... I will likely choose choice number one, but I may wallow in choice number 2 for a day or two.

God clearly likes to keep us on our toes.  We have to trust that his plan is greater than ours.  He has the 40,000 ft few, where I am limited in how far I can see. Trust, have faith, believe, that what ever is meant to be will glorify him.  Play my part. Some days that is a big order.

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