So hear I am beginning my new journey of blogging. Why might one ask, actually I'm still trying to figure that out for myself, but I do know its a good way to clear my mind and make room for any more thoughts my head decides to invite in. When creating this new blog site, one of the very first questions asked was what I wanted to Title my Blog Site... I really didn't have to think too hard, "Living the Unexpected" just shouted out at me. I'm sure anyone will agree that life throws many unexpected moments in ones life. Just when you may have planned every simple little detail or imagined life a different way... it suddenly turns; either for good or for worse. But I've come to realize, that even the worse roads with all those nasty bumps and pot holes, can even be a little bit enjoyable bringing some laughter. I remember as a little girl, there was this back road named "Garfield" by the church I attended. It was the worst street of all streets!!! Pot hole city right there. It had all of the, what I call "shanties" for homes and cars that hadn't moved since the Civil War... but the greatest memories stood still in that alley. As I think about it, every moment I could, I would ask my mama and daddy to drive down that road for fun. There answers weren't always 'yes' knowing how bad it was for the car, but those rare moments when they would take the 'detour' was nothing but the best. Up and down, trying to stay still in your seat; laughing uncontrollably... oh how fun!!!
As I sit here and think about all of my 'unexpected' moments, I cant help but smile. Some I tried to sit so still in but only to find myself bounced even higher; at other times, I've just relaxed and let God... and you know, its amazing how much the more enjoyable that pot hole in my life was. As I grew up and revisited "Garfield" lane, all the pot holes are filled and paved; "Shanties" and old cars are still there, but a smooth ride is expected on the road to the church. God doesnt always promise to take away the "Shanties" and the beat up cars in my life. and you know, sometimes there might be a pot hole here and there; but one day.... one day.... a smooth road will lie ahead!
"For my Lord knows the way through the wilderness.... all I have to do is.....Follow!"
