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Monday, September 29, 2008

Dream

This past weekend, an amazing woman challenged me to dream. She asked me what dreams I have for my life. I realized that I don’t dream enough. I don’t know if it is because I am fairly content with my life as it is, or if it is because I am afraid to dream, or if I don’t know how to dream, or if I am just too practical and realistic. So, anyway, this week I have been attempting to dream.

Dreams that have come true, by the grace of God:

A home. I love my house. I still am amazed and thank God for allowing me to have this place of my own.

A job. I am thankful that I am blessed with a job where I get to help people. Yes, there are days when my job drives me crazy, but I am thankful for the people that I work with, the things I have learned, the challenges I have faced, and the people that we help.

(Soon) A degree. I only have 2 classes left and I will have a degree!! That was a dream I have had since I was a kid. It is not in the field that I thought it I would be in, but still a dream come true!

Travels. I have traveled to Europe to spend time with my sister and her family. (I dream of more travels and adventures).


Dreams for the future:

I dream of having a Godly husband that I can share the rest of my life with.

I dream of having kids.

I dream of writing a book.

I dream of having a house/condo on the ocean; a vacation place.

I dream of taking a road trip across the country (maybe on a motorcycle!!).

I dream of going on a mission trip to an orphanage to share the love of Jesus with kids.

I dream of going on a cruise.

I dream of a better relationship with my father.

I dream of a reconciled relationship with my mom’s family.

So, I will continue to dream.

Thanks, my friend, for the challenge, inspiration, and encouragement to dream! You are a blessing to me!

3 Comments:

Blogger Dana Baker said...

Now I have that song stuck in my head! You know the one, "dream a little dream with me."

9/30/2008 8:34 AM  
Blogger Adeana said...

A challenge to dream... I'll take that challenge. Practicality overrides my dreams so much of the time. I will relearn how to dream. I will not let anyone crush those dreams. Whether or not the dreams seem to be possible I will embrace the feeling of hope they give. I will ask God to grant me my hopes and dreams, for no other reason than to tell my Father in heaven what those dreams are (HE knows them, of course, but wants me to confide in HIM the desires of my heart).

In one month, let's gather again to share our dreams. Let us see where God leads and how dreaming has blessed us.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Adeana

9/30/2008 2:36 PM  
Blogger Trail Rated said...

While I don't want a husband, I do share the dream of writing a book.

10/14/2008 10:43 AM  

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