Reflections

Here is a post from a few years ago when I was reflecting on my life. Sometimes I still wonder and the country/farm life still calls to me. I would still rather be in God's will and where he wants me to be than give in to nostalgia. Plus, I love it here in the Umpqua Valley.

Beth

Lately I have been a little reflective or nostalgic or what iffing...Certain times of the year I just do this I guess.

I have been thinking about Montana, big, beautiful Montana.

 From the snow-topped mountains of the West...

To the rolling hills of the prairie...

What would my life be like if we hadn't moved?  Would we have started farming again?  Just run cattle?  Would I be spinning?  Knitting?  Would I still be a transcriptionist?  Would we have tried something wild like  a market garden?  RV park?  Bed and Breakfast?  Would I be blogging?

Those questions will always be questions unanswered, BUT THAT'S OKAY.  We all have what-ifs.  I do know I wouldn't be the person I am today without having left Montana.  I have grown so much, become a much better person, developed a closer relationship to my LORD.

I have met people here who have reached out and embraced me and brought me into their lives and enriched my life.  I have great friends who encourage me to try new things, develop the skills I have, and just be me.

I have no doubt in my mind WHATSOEVER that God brought us here.  He has guided our every step since we have been here in Oregon.  AND as much as I miss living in the country sometimes, I LOVE living here, in town, in my cute little house, with my all my guys.

Yes, I have been reflecting and what-iffing...but it helps to look back at our lives to see where we were and what God has done for us, and look to the future, watching to see what HE has in store for us next, and it will be amazing!

"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."  Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Thanks for stopping by,

Beth