I’ll be the first to admit that I can be naive about some things. And I can have unrealistic expectations. Blind optimism. And I feel things very deeply, both the good and the bad.
When my life changed 6-ish months ago, I unrealistically expected to be settled into a “new life” by now. With my critters, with my horses. I never expected to be without them for so long.
I also never expected to meet someone who fits into my life so well and fills my heart so completely. But I guess that’s the beauty of life and God’s plan. Things may take longer than expected, things may not always go as we expect, but we always end up where He intends us to be.
Kelly and I made a quick trip to Montana a few days ago to bring my horses back to his house. That’s right, when we wake up and look out the window, we now see all six of our horses. I know I’m biased, but I’m pretty sure it’s the world’s most beautiful herd.
So while my life hasn’t exactly gone as I had planned, I have never been so grateful for unmet expectations. While we’re on the subject, I think it’s fair to say that I’ve just plain never been so grateful, never felt so fulfilled and content and happy.
I love looking out the window, seeing that beautiful herd of horses, and all that it signifies. I love living life with a full, grateful heart.
“I have found the one whom my soul loves.”
-Song of Solomon 3:4
