Monday, January 19, 2009

My plans vs. God's plans

So, I had my whole life planned out by the time I was 16. I knew where I would go to college, who I would marry, how many kids I planned on having, my career was figured out, I even figured out who I would hire when I owned my own veterinary practice. I know God must get a real kick out my plans. I can imagine him laughing as I often reminded him of the way things were going to go, the way things were suppose to go. It's funny how things never turn out like we plan, and how at first we might be devestated because OUR plans were great, I even thought mine were perfect. And yet, my life is not at all what I had imagined. It is so much greater. I did not marry the person I thought I would when I was 16, BIG SHOCK, I know. I married someone way better, someone PERFECT for me. I didn't become a veterinarian, I must say this one shocks me a little. Instead I am a vet tech, much more hands on! I do have 4 kids, but not the way I planned on having them. I never imagined that I would experience infertility. Actually, I don't think it's infertility, I can get pregnant, I get pregnant 3-5 times a year, but they always end in miscarriage. I never imagined that. I assumed that I wanted 4 kids, and that I would be able to have them. But instead, God gave me 1 biological child, 1 through adoption, and 2 through foster care. I am so blessed. and so thankful for unanswered prayers. It's funny how different our lives turn out, good thing God has a much bigger canvas than me. I can't wait to see what else HE has in store!!

2 comments:

Alexandra said...

Thats definitely a god thing. Because, may I remind you.... YOUR plan included a guy that could do the ENTIRE NSYNC "bye, bye, bye" dance......
So, thank god Emory doesnt even know any of the words. (Well,.... other than BYE BYE BYE)

Faithfulmommy said...

I'm happy God didn't follow any silly plans I had too!!