Lately I have been thinking a lot about my life and where I am and who I am now in comparison to where I thought I would be.... When I was younger I never imagined the age of 22 being what it is, I never imagined it at 22 I would have titles like wife, mother, daughter in law, I always thought at 22 I would have a very carefree lifestyle of your normal 20 something female and that I would be graduated with my bachelors and working towards my masters.
Don't get me wrong in no way am I complaining about the life I lead, my husband and son are my world and I would not trade them for anything, but that does not mean that there aren't times that I think about and realize just how young 22 really is.... In my mind I feel like an adult I fell as though in my mind I am 35 and am balancing the stresses of life like work schedules and bills and running errands like kids doctors appointments and soccer games and getting groceries, instead of the things in my mind a typical 22 year old may be doing like hanging out with friends and going to the movies and taking spur of the moment trips to random locations. I would be lying if i said there were never times I didn't wish for that type of lifestyle of little stress and responsibility.
While thinking about all this though I have come to one realization that has made a lot of things clear the reason my life isn't what I thought it would be is because those were MY plans not GODS and can I just tell you that GODS plans were sooooo much better. God knew where I was in my life at 19 when I he made a way for me to be introduced to my best friend and love of my life, and he knew where I was at the age of 20 when I said "I do" to that same man and committed to a life with him. He knows where I am at 22 when giving me the amazing honor and blessing to be the main provider for our sweet little boy. I am so thankful that my life didn't go according to my plans because I wouldn't trade a single "I love you " from either of my boys for any fun crazy night or trip and I wouldn't trade a single bed time story and night time prayers for any party. So when I think about what my life could have been I remember one simple verse.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future."
