Once upon a time, I believed in happily ever after—not only in favorite movies and books—but also in my real life. Along the way, I learned that eternity is my only shot at happily ever after.
Others tried to tell me earlier, but I was too idealistic.
One afternoon after class, a favorite professor took me and two other students into his office. He pointed to a wall hanging. My memory of that image is blurry, but his words are still clear.
The road never gets easier. There are only fewer people traveling with you.
Dr. Smith meant our careers, but I learned his words applied to more.
As newlyweds, my husband and I met with our pastor to say goodbye before we moved. After small talk, he said,
There’s only one thing I want to say. Each challenge is preparation for the next challenge. You never arrive in this life.
Bad news? Not really. Along the way, I learned that realism is needed to prepare and persevere.
My most discouraging hikes were the ones where I was deceived about the distance, the difficulty, or both. Now I read trail descriptions more carefully.
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