Walking In a Path I didn't Expect to Take

When I was young and in my parents home...

I walked a STRAIGHT and NARROW path, one that was easily guided with two

parents who taught me God's ways. 

I left for college 3 weeks after my 18th birthday and never looked back.

I used to think that somehow that made

me stronger

for having to learn how to LIVE on my own.

But the problem was...

I should have been looking back!

I knew the STRAIGHT and NARROW way...

and it leads to JOY and HAPPINESS.

But what happened instead caused me to walk a path I didn't expect to take!

People say you shouldn't have regrets,

because you learn from past mistakes!

But I do!

Have regrets that is!

Now it wasn't ALL bad...I have FOUR beautiful children, 

some amazing friendships, 

and the honor of serving a mission.

 I'm NOW walking the better path....

with these beautiful children!

Christopher, Rachel, Katie and Jacob may you always walk in God's path for you.