By Joan Whetzel
I
saw the following quote on Facebook (facebook/The Optimism Revolution) that
read: “We’re all faced with a series of great
opportunities (sic) brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.”
I’ve
had more than a few great opportunities
in my lifetime, especially in recent years. I can honestly say that my great opportunities have supported my
growth and helped me stand on my own two feet and ways I never thought I would.
But I’m not ashamed to admit that I wish God would cast his eye in another
direction and bestow some of those great
opportunities on someone else for a change. I need a vacation. An extended
vacation.
What
would my vacation look like? I see myself vegging out on a tropical island. I
would of course be filthy rich and have every luxury served up on a silver
platter. All problems, great or small, would be quickly managed with a flick of
my magic wand. It would be a totally care free, stress free existence.
Okay,
back to reality. Really, I see my real-life, extended vacation this way:
· No more major and/or
costly repairs or problems that need solving.
· A full time job
that I love, is close to home, and pays well.
· Social Security
decides I don’t have to wait until I am 60 to start receiving my widow’s
benefits. (Okay, that one probably falls under the reality check column.)
· Both of my kids prospering
greatly, beyond my wildest dreams, with no pressing problems to threaten their
wellbeing.
· Four happy and
healthy granddaughters and a happy, healthy grandbaby #5 on the way (hope it’s
a boy this time).
· My mom and siblings
all know how much I love them and am grateful for their support.
I
can’t imagine a better vacation.
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