Lessons From the Road of Life

I did much better at documenting the road trip back, but after careful consideration I am finding ironies as to our particular travels and how they correspond to my life right now.

1. Even when you plan your trip it's not always going to be a straight line to where you want to go.






...seriously...wth IS THAT?

2.You have to expect to be prepared because their will always be temptations along your journey...


...I'm pretty sure these taste like Christmas in your mouth, but I will not know as I left them in the gas station I saw them in, but they did make me Happy!

3. When someone takes the time to create a cement dinosaur on their house so you will stop and look at their produce stand- STOP and LOOK at their produce!

I felt compelled to buy something that would keep so I spent $2 on red potatoes- the bigger picture is once we stopped so did 3 other cars...you never know what your actions may bring about..

4. Nothing worth anything is free in life, but I have noticed the rewards of finding a way far surpass the costs- don't let them be the excuses that keep you from experiencing joy and beauty.



...sometimes us mom's spend everything we have on those we love; time, energy, money- don't forget to fill your own bucket with those things or you will have nothing left to give those you love

5. Sometimes making a U turn is part of your path, not because you messed up, but because you had more to learn before the next leg of your journey.






...we have to learn to "Let It Go", stop nursing and cursing the should've, could've, would've and move forward with forgiveness- not for the sake of others, but for your own.

6. Your path in life doesn't need to be justified to anyone else. It is your unique journey from where you began to where you are going, don't forget to stop every so often to appreciate the beauty of it.

...each of us are unique- we are not meant to be a photo in a magazine, or the walking example of perfection for our family or friends- in fact we are meant to be Perfectly Imperfect- embrace it and focus on being the best YOU that you can be!

What is the best advice you have from your own journey down the Road of Life?