Ask any kid between the ages of "When They Start to Talk" until about the age of 25 or 26 how they expect their life to turn out, their eyes will light up, facial expression will reflect excitement (or maybe a little fear), and you'll likely get an answer that includes specific information:
"I'm going to grow up. Go to college. Become a doctor. Buy a Porsche. Get married and have 2 kids. Live in a house with a pool. Retire when I'm 62. Travel."
It's a popular question in job interviews:
"Where do you see yourself in 10 years?"
To which you're supposed to give the interviewer a solid response:
"I plan to get my PHD and teach English."
Life is just chock full of possibilities . . . the world is your oyster . . . accept the challenge and plan accordingly. There's nothing wrong with making plans!
Now, ask anyone over the age of 50 . . . "Did your life turn out like you planned?"
Their eyes will suddenly shift, and you'll see something different roll across their face. They'll become thoughtful . . . introspective . . . and simply say "No. Not really."
Most of them will add this: "But that's okay. I'm not where I pictured myself, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world."
Ask me . . . this is what I'll tell you: "All the roads I chose led me directly to you."
Did I make bad decisions along the way? Did I do anything stupid? Was I successful anywhere? Would I change anything? Do I regret something?
Doesn't matter how you answer those questions because you can't change history. Sure I made some pretty poor decisions. Yep, I did some really stupid things. I was as successful as I worked to be (that's important to think about). But change anything . . . regret anything? I suppose there are some regrets, but if I had the chance to change them, I'd skip. Because all the roads I chose led me right straight to you. And you, Dean Thomas, have filled my life with a joy I've never known.
I ran across this not long ago, and it made me laugh hysterically . . . because it's kind of funny when you really think about it!
"Sometimes God closes doors because it's time to move forward. He knows you won't move unless your circumstances force you. Trust the transition. God's got you!" ~ Unknown
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