Rear view beauties

As adults, we spend a lot of time looking back, wondering about the paths we took and the what ifs. For a long time, I struggled with many of my "rear view" decisions. Now, when I look in my rear view mirror- all I see are 3 beautiful faces. No doubt, no regret, no wrestling what ifs....just 3 beautiful faces.

In life, we face a lot of things that lead us to make decisions, that then lead us down a path. Sometimes it's good and full of sunny days, happiness and laughter, but eventually we all come across a path that is gloomy and filled with moments that make us feel ready to give up, like nothing is working.

When you get to your path that tries to tear you down and defeat you, remember how loved you are, by me and Dad, but even more by God.

Though it's hard at that moment, maybe even for much longer than you anticipate- always remember that every path eventually comes to an end. It may be miles, or just around the corner. If you give up- you will never know how close you were.

One day- instead of looking in your rear view mirror and seeing struggles and heartache- you will glance into it and you won't be able to control your smile...because all you will see are rear view beauties. Whether they be a relationship, your self image that you've battled with, your career, your education...or in my case, 3 beautiful faces.

Pray hard, love without limits (don't forget to love yourself) and seize each moment. Before you know it- your rear view mirror will be one of your favorite views.