I Never Thought . . .

I never thought that I would clean up puke . . . from a minivan . . . my minivan. Neither did my mother-in-law.

I never thought that I would allow my kids to watch TV, just to bring a few moments of peace.

I never thought that I would own a cow.

I never knew that I would have the privilege of teaching my children to trust me, so that they learn to trust God.

I never thought that I would enjoy skiing.

I never thought that I would sip on a bit of silver.

I never thought that I would wear my babies.

I never thought that I would like spicy food.

I never thought that I would remotely enjoy sauerkraut.

I never thought that I would have biological children.


I never thought that I would have three of those biological children . . . without drugs.

I never thought that knowing where my food comes from or knowing my local farmer would be important to me.

I never ever thought that I would have a water birth.

I never thought that I would have brown walls in my house.

I never thought that I would treasure leftover egg shells and fruit peels.

I never imagined that I would love my husband more today than 16+ years ago.

I never thought that I would buy used toys.

I never thought that I wouldn't wear earrings.

I never thought that I would enjoy acupuncture.

I never thought my husband would look more amazing today than 16+ years ago.

I never thought I would enjoy playing games.

I never thought I would enjoy entertaining.

But I am glad that all of these things have happened and are a part of my life.

What about you?