Earlier this week, I happened to be looking on line at the “Facepages” and was reminded of some “memories” from five years ago. Realizing that there are frequently times that I can't remember five hours ago, my curiosity was sufficiently roused and I felt the strong need to take a look at what should I remember from that date five years ago. That was the date on which I was offered and accepted a job here at Greene Publishing, Inc. Thinking back, I do remember the day well. I was ready for a change in my life and was treated to what turned out to be a very welcomed change. I have not regretted it in the least.
As I sat there remembering those memories, I dug a little deeper and was hit with other memories from years earlier. These memories were from a much more challenging time. In fact, I had made a statement to the tune of, “Okay God, I sure do wish I could go ahead and learn whatever lesson I'm supposed to learn so life can get better!” I can tell you, I was not being “flippant” with the Almighty in any way. That sentiment came from a very sincere place. I knew there was a lesson to be learned from that painful time through which I was going. I just wanted that experience to be done.
I'm happy to say that painful time has faded away. I did learn lessons during that time. I often feel as if I'm still learning some of those lessons. One of those lessons is that no matter how lonely I may have felt at the time, I was never abandoned. I'm still alive, so that experience must have made me stronger. I have also learned that I am tougher, both physically and emotionally, than I thought I was at the time.
I have found that, when it comes to memories, we often tend to try and remember the better times. I guess that's only natural, when given a choice. But, I am grateful for those reminders of times when life was challenging. Those times and experiences are also part of what has made me the person I am today. The lessons continue, and I know those same lessons are helping to mold me into the person I am going to be, even if it may be against my stubborn will.