This morning, I had my Pandora on the Dave Matthews station. This song performed by DMB with Tim Reynolds live struck a cord with me. Man, I used to dream I would be a medical doctor when I was a child. And, not too long ago, I wanted to be a Marine officer. I aimed to be all that the world praises and deems worthy. But time after time, I am brought to lowly positions in life. I got a degree in Early Childhood Education, though I could have chosen any degree I wanted. Instead of becoming an officer, in charge of many, I am under my husband's charge. Honestly, when things don't go the way I plan I get quite frustrated in a very literal manner. And, then, there is the feeling that I am not good enough. But Dancing Nancies, in the way it was performed in this video you see, reminds me that no matter what, I am who I am. That suffices. I could not have been anyone else. And, I am forced to believe, by the turns my life has taken, that we have no choice but to tread the path that was laid ahead of us. Americans believe that they are the masters of their destiny. I have tried to live by that belief, and was brought low to my knees to do what God has had me do, just like Jonah. He downright refused to preach repentance to Nineveh. But, this being we call God had different plans for him. But why Jonah? It could have been anyone else. I think it is because Jonah was Jonah, and, although God can replace anyone, Jonah was irreplaceable because he was who he was.
I am who I am.
About Me
- Troth Aude
- I have created this space to share whatever comes to my mind. In school, there was such an emphasis on writing, and even blogging. I take this will be a place for me to rant, vent, teach, to love and to be loved, to hate and to be hated. Furthermore, it will help me to cope with the emptiness that comes from living away from my family. I am a foreigner married to an American. We love each other and are committed to our little family. I plan to blog at least twice a week, and I hope folks will be interested in what I have to share. I think a blog is a place where people who are like minded can meet and mingle, and keep their distance at the same time. I am usually thinking of God, family, fitness, eating healthily, and being a good friend. I think my posts will be worthwhile. Well, follow me, and get to know my mind, and my world.
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