Plans Change in Life Just as they Do In Projects...

Walking past a sign that I made for my Dad (Happy Birthday Dad!!!), I start to think about the scripture written, Jeremiah 29:11,” For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord “PLANS to prosper you and NOT to harm you, PLANS TO GIVE YOU HOPE & a FUTURE” I’ve heard this scripture a million times and it is a favorite but it is very easy to only look forward and forget to look at what has done for you up to the present.  This scripture is true today just as it was eight years ago.  Reflecting on this, my life is not at all what I would have described it would look like eight years ago.  Had you asked me then I would had said, “I hope to be in New York singing on a stage, living amongst the busy streets, bright lights, and of corse I’ll have an ultra-modern loft.”  I loved being on stage and most who came to see any show I was in would say I came alive when the curtains opened.  So where does any wannabe Broadway star think they will live?!?! Yup… The City that never sleeps, NEW YORK.  I loved New York, the people, the lights, the hustle, the ability to watch a musical every day!  But boy did God have different plans for me.

Like many have said, some dreams fade as you start to become an adult. I started choosing a job over performing, choosing a different education route instead of perusing a risky career. Would I have seen myself living in the country, married to someone who loves me unconditionally, works hard to care for me, having the cutest puppy ever, and living in a log home with 9 acres to mow, a barn, and garden to suite!!! Maybe not…  But had I gone about with my plan I would have missed out on the best moments of my life.  Sometimes we all get wrapped up in the when that we don’t see the blessings of what has come to date or the comfort in knowing that he has a plan for us.  

I have to say that I’ve played many roles in my life but none more important than the one I am today as a WIFE, daughter, sister, daughter-n-law, sister-n-law, grand daughter, and friend (These words give me that warm feeling and have me teared up just typing them)  After all, had God not put Kirby in my life Sweet P’s may look a bit different and Y’all wouldn’t get to read all of our crazy blogs or watch our "amazing" vlogs ;P So this week when life is crazy and moving so fast, take comfort in knowing that there is a road map being laid for all the wonderful plans that were spoken for you.  Just some little inspirations for the week!  And in the spirit of vlogs I’m going to put a little youtube video of my former self (2008 I think), on stage, painted green (singing extremely sick…that’s what they all say… I tell you it’s true), but have a good chuckle at the “then” of me and have a fantastic week!!! 
                                                     Stay Sweet,
                                                             Amanda Lauren

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