Dance In The Rain

Last May, I went to Seagull Book. As I was looking around, I saw a sign that said, "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's learning to dance in the rain." I stood there and cried! It really hit home!

It seems like most of my life, I have been waiting for the next phase.

I remember when I was 4 asking my mom if we could just tell people I was 5. I thought life would begin when school started. I thought I would be complete when I got a sister. I couldn't wait to start Young Women (back then MIA). Then I knew that things would change when I graduated from High School...you get the picture!

As I look back, there were such wonderful experiences. I learned so much and have had GREAT opportunities! Some of the highlights that stand out are fishing with my brothers, sleigh riding in the mountains, Bomp, Proms, Drill Team, Choir Tours, The Improv Troup, Ricks College, DECA, The Netherland (my mission), Tapestry (the band), marrying Paul, my 4 children, various church callings, Partylite, Keith Jorgensen's, teaching, the radio show, trips to Hawaii, Cancun, The Netherlands, various cruises, Alchemists, and most receintly, my girls weddings.

The friends I have made in my life are eternal! I have met and made friends with the salt of the earth. By always looking to the future, I have created and enjoyed some amazing aspects of life.

If I were to change anything, I would bask in the bad times as well as the good, knowing that it all passes. I would try not to be so afraid of sorrow and apprehensive of good times.

I glad I have wonderful memories but in the future, I will live in the moment and relish everything given to me.

I will dance through life because it is a gift worth celebrating!