Nevers

Since I was one of the reader's of Andrea's "Nevers," I was tagged to think of a list of my own.

1. I never thought I would be a middle school teacher. When I left high school I thought I wanted to be a forest ranger. (good grief!) Later when I did return to college, I thought I wanted to teach high school. Two years of those grades taught me better!

2. I never thought I wouldn't have children. When Clay and I first got married, I thought I wanted to have three: two boys and a girl (not that I would get that). Now I'm glad that I didn't. I'm selfish with my time. There are times when I think, "What if..." but I don't let it bother me. I love spending time with children, but I like coming home, too, and not having to cook supper if I don't feel like it (and Clay doesn't either).

3. I never thought I would get married so soon (19!) because I barely dated in high school.

4. I never thought my brother would get married.

5. I never thought I would be involved with a church and have the relationship I do now with God.

6. I never thought I would make excuses to not ride my horse.

7. I never thought I would enjoy Brussel sprouts. (you just don't know...)

In Langston Hughes short story, "Thank You, Ma'am," Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones tells Roger, I have done things, too, which I would not tell you, son - neither tell God, if He didn't already know.

And since my mom reads these, I'll stop here! <smile!>