The Waiting Walk

I am in love. 🥰

Learning to love the life we have can be challenging. Life often sends things our way that we never wanted or asked for. And that can leave us feeling slighted, bitter, in denial, or even angry. Life isn’t fair.

But feeling God’s presence makes the impossible possible. Having a support network helps more than words can describe (and studies and statistics validate that this is true). Accepting reality rather than fighting it is vital. And while allowing oneself to grieve losses and feel sadness is essential, choosing to find joy and contentment whenever possible is equally important.

And eventually, after a lot of processing and hard emotional work in addition to the passing of time, it’s possible to wake up one day with the realization you’re going to be ok. In fact, you are ALREADY ok. And maybe you’ll realize you’ve fallen head over heels in love with this unexpected life you’re now living!

Loving the life you live turns what could be a dreadful, lonely, scary 18-hour road trip from LA to Colorado into a grand, exciting adventure. One where no plans or permissions become burdens. Where impromptu stops and bucket list adventures are equally thrilling. Where choosing what to listen to while passing the time is a calm and peaceful exercise.

Turns out I love “car camping” a whole lot. And a tiny Prius is just the right size for one, though I am looking forward to doing more of it in my Outback after this.

My kids will now have a vehicle to drive to replace the one that met its sad fate. I’m grateful that my ex was willing to help with that replacement. It was so great to see my son and have a good visit with him. And to meet a great friend in person for the first time. To see parts of the country I’d never seen before, and other places I have but that I’ll never tire of visiting over and over.

💖 I am so truly and fully in love with my beyond-blessed life. 💖