And the wait goes on

I am still waiting for my test results. The lead time is still about one month out. In the mean time, I decided to broaden my options by taking a 23andme test. This was always on my radar and when it went on sale around Valentine's Day, well, I couldn't pass it up the opportunity. If there's a deal to be had, I will find it!

I’ve been thinking a lot about waiting lately. 

We are all in a season of waiting for something.

It could be as simple as waiting for the light to turn green.

It could be as complex as waiting for our kid’s teenage years to pass.

Both can fill one with a ton of anxiety and frustration, but both do end in some level of joy!

I remember as a kid, I would listen intently for my favorite song to come on the radio. My boombox would be all set to record; I just had to hit unpause as soon as I heard the first few notes. Then I would listen to that song over and over, wishing the tape could rewind just a little faster. Wishing there was a magical “replay” button. Oh, how times have changed!

I believe that in the process of waiting, a certain level of character is instilled into me.

It requires patience, something that we as humans tend to lack.

It requires commitment. The temptation to walk away and just forget about it or get distracted is prevalent around every corner.

It requires me to acknowledge that many things are simply out of my control. Some things in life cannot be skipped over. There is no EASY button. I just have to press on, power through and go about my life.

Sometimes I go through trials because there is something I need to learn, and experience is the best teacher.

Sometimes I go through trials because of decisions I have made and these are the consequences.

Whatever the reason for the wait, I try to look for joy in the journey.

Of course, I also try to look for ways to speed things up. Let’s be honest here.

So I continue on.

I wait for test results.

I wait for more information.

I wait for Easter, my favorite holiday.

I wait for the laundry fairy to appear. She’s so elusive!

Thanks for waiting with me. I have heard from many of you, and it helps to know that I have you cheering me on and supporting me during this chapter of my life!

My mom's wait for me is over!
My arrival to Minneapolis
June 28, 1976