I told my plans to God. I think He must have had a laugh.
My plans kind of worked out. And then they didn't. But, I think life is even better than what I had planned.
I did go to college - Music Education major at Utah State University. Check!
I did go on a mission - Hong Kong, China. I sort of learned to speak Chinese, which is pretty cool. Check!
I found an amazing man before graduation, so I got married at 23 - but I figured that was ok. It was definitely the right decision.
So far, life was working out pretty much according to plan. And then it didn't.As I've explained earlier, we had quite the time in our journey to become parents. I thought it was going to be so easy - after all, we both come from large families. I have 6 younger sisters (total of 7 girls!), and Steve comes from a family of 6 kids.
So, we both pursued graduate school (this had not been in plan, not really). I was able to get better at teaching, and get more experience. Steve was able to figure out what he really wanted to do with his life. I think we both learned to trust God more. I learned that life was not always perfect, but that God always had us in mind.
After 6 years of marriage, Lydia finally came into our lives. If life had gone according to my plan, we probably would have had at least 2 or 3 kids by then. But, I think in praying and waiting for her, we were able to grow into adulthood/parenthood a little better. All I know for sure is that she is the most amazing thing that has ever happened to us.
I mean, just look at this most angelic face!
I'm not sure how many kids God has planned for us. I really hope Lydia gets a sibling someday! But now, I'm just grateful for the blessings I have, and I'm learning to trust in God's plan.
