Sometimes in life, you make choices that no one from the outside seems to understand. And in my experience, oftentimes those are the decisions that shape your future in ways you couldn’t have anticipated. Lately this is something I’ve become very aware of — I think because this is a character trait that I attribute to my father who recently and unexpectedly passed away. It used to make me a little bit crazy, the lack of regard my dad had for how people “normally” did things, but since his death I’ve begun to see things very differently. Mainly, I’ve realized that I’m a lot like him.
It also makes me think of my favorite quote by Henry Thoreau. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you’ve imagined.” I always come back to this quote when I’m not sure about the decisions or directions I’m pushing my life in. Am I consciously taking steps to live the life imagined? Or am I settling, day by day, into a reality of convenience or worse yet, of other people’s expectations? The words of this quote have helped me continually assess my life and my priorities.
Taking a look at our current life is great proof of this. For the past five months, we’ve been living in a camper next door to our dream home near Lake Lewisville. It is currently deconstructed down to the studs and subfloors. I have a 12-week-old napping on the queen sized bed my husband and I refer to as our “room.” I also have a three-year-old watching Yogi Bear with the sound blasting across all the speakers in the camper because I can’t figure out how to turn them off. How am I concentrating to write this you ask? I’m not. I just couldn’t bear to have such a crazy time in my life pass without documentation, so here you have it. A blog. I hope you follow along and enjoy reading updates on our life, my musings on motherhood and a brutally honest story or two thrown in for good measure!
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I was thinking today about how Dad taught us to finish what we start and to never quit. When I recently found myself in a situation that required that I either stay and compromise my values or leave/quit without a safety net, it would not seem logical to anyone I explained the situation to, but I knew it was the right decision (for many other reasons as well). It may not have been the way someone else would have done it, but I couldn’t not break free and hope for something better.
I guess we all come to a crossroads at some point where we are asked to follow the well-worn path or choose the road less travelled. I’m so glad our father taught us to pick the latter. As Robert Frost said, it has made all the difference.
I hope you inspire others, as you’ve inspired and are always inspiring me to live the live I’ve imagined. ❤️
I’m so proud of you Sis! You rock! I love the name! The sky is the limit! Never stop dreaming! I love you 😘
I’m already intrigued and inspired, and I can’t wait to read more. You are a talented writer with an incredibly creative mind. I look forward to both reading and experiencing with you my dear friend. xo
I look forward to sharing just a bit of your wonderful life through your blog. It seems crazy and amazing so far!!! Enjoy every second of it.
Sooo excited to read more!!
Brilliant! You are living the “road less traveled”.
Your confidence and bravery can be an inspiration for many. The outcome of any decision can’t be predicted but it sets in motion a “possibility” that aligns with your dream and vision of a future you intend and imagine 💜
I’m thrilled that you have decided to document all of the exciting things going on at this place in your life! I feel like I’m about to watch a really good movie! Love that you live your life with intention. It’s inspiring beyond belief! Love you pal!
Beautiful Blog! I’ve already read every post 🙂