In the past week I had the pleasure of taking a quick trip to Boston to visit a friend and take full advantage of the rest of my “vacation time” before starting my new job on Monday. It’s a beautiful city I’d never been to before and although we’re still exploring our new hometown, it was great to get away. Most of the day she worked, which left me with plenty of time to think and pray as I rode the train and walked around town.
We just moved halfway across the country and maybe experienced more adventure than most face in any given year. I can’t help but ask what’s around the bend. We’ve gotten this far and for the most part, without a hitch. So just what’s in store for us now that we’re here? Because clearly, we’re here for something, and I think it must be something big considering how quickly and smoothly things went. For four days I walked around a busy and historic city thinking about just that. When I returned, I recounted all of these thoughts, plans, ideas, hopes, goals and questions to the hubby.
So last night, over some fruit and cheese, we said whatever came to mind about this future in front of us. What might we face in the next few years? Going back to school? Owning a business? Having biological children? Adopting children? Working a second job? Taking a trip? Buying a house?
In this, we also talked about the difference between contentment and readiness. Being content with what you have is an extremely important lesson. But being comfortable is not what we were called to be. Neither are we called to be mediocre or secure or stagnant. We want to make the most of this life that we have been blessed with and our hearts are being stirred.
