do you ever look back at your life and realize that a single decision has FOREVER altered your DESTINY?
as i reflect on my own life, there are some MAJOR defining moments that have absolutely changed the course i was on (thank GOD).
some things are of our own choosing. some, not so much. along this journey, there are times where we just DON'T have any control over our destiny. that can be an unsettling feeling.
but i believe (i just HAVE to believe) that ultimately, if our hearts long for God to use us...if we really want to do what HE wants us to do...then he'll get us where we need to be...one way or another.
and so, today, i think about AUSTIN'S DESTINY.
today is his SEVENTEENTH birthday. and for the entire time we've lived in texas, this child has been obsessed with airplanes...he has served in the Air Force Junior ROTC and was completely focused on becoming a pilot.
of course, this goal requires LOTS of cash...something we don't have. and so for the last year, he has seriously been contemplating joining the military so that his education would be paid for. we just didn't see another way of him reaching this goal.
meanwhile, the OTHER side of austin is his amazing artistic ability. he has SUCH a gift...and it's been evident since he was a toddler. his attention to detail when it comes to art is just mind boggling. and we've always wondered if he would go down that road. he once wrote a letter to Steven Spielberg...i saved it and stumbled upon it not too long ago. i could totally see him going into some kind of production.
this move changes EVERYTHING for him. not only did he discover on his flights to and from virginia recently that he turns green when he flies (not exactly a quality the air force is probably looking for, huh? LOL), but we also now have the opportunity for him to attend a private college on-site for 75% off because his dad will be an employee. this is HUUUUUGE. and they have some incredible programs that would be right up his alley.
MAJOR, LIFE ALTERING, DESTINY CHANGING move approaching for austin. i'll say it one more time: this changes EVERYTHING.
and i'm going to choose to trust that as we move forward, this gets him one step closer to whatever it is that he was born to do.
i love you austin lee. happy 17th birthday. you are such a gift to me.
xoxo.
2 comments:
Wow Wendy, what a HUGE thing to see so early on, even BEFORE you move!!! Wow, wow!!! Our God is so big, and even when we don't understand, but obey, He is so faithful to show us, step by step, moment by moment!! How exciting for you guys - and how much easier will it make his senior year if he already has his eyes on such a college blessing!!! So great!!!
This brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing opportunity for you and your family. Maybe the struggles that you and Bobby have been through were stepping stones so your children will have a different life. I have been "inside" your family and I believe it truly is a special family at that!
Terri
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