I was driving the other day and the song "Because You Loved Me" came on. I am a huge Celine fan. I remember when this song came out. It was 1996 (I looked it up). I was driving home on Valentines day and thinking about the love of my life. It made me cry. (love you babe) I remember feeling like we had come so far and how proud I was of our 1 1/2 years of marriage.
When I heard the song the other day I reflected on how many turns our lives have made. If I could have told that newlywed all that was about to happen to her over the next 15 years, she would have been in awe at all that she would accomplish and endure. With all the ins and outs, ups and downs life has been good.
I thought I heard the woman 15 years from now whispering about what my future has in store and how life's got a lot more thrill rides ahead. Thrills are scary first and then fun. It was a little nudge to help me take on life a little more aggressively and not wait for "the good stuff" (whatever that entails).
There are gifts in every task, challenge and of course success but sometimes only time reveals them. Take some time to reflect at all the great things you have experienced or accomplished. Do not let the negative peep in for these few moments. Be proud of yourself. You have been significant to many people in the world. Talk to that younger you and then listen for your older wiser you. She has great love for you. Life is to be enjoyed not just endured.
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