First Things, First

Do you ever stop and think about "the firsts" in life?  I did... today. 

As I contemplate going  a new direction and taking on new adventures with someone, you don't want all of the firsts with that someone to be that lasts that you had with another. 

I love mornings and coffee and being along side the river.  I've never shared that with anyone ~ someday perhaps I will. Seems that is something I have saved for the right someone.  My time along the river is rather personal... I go to think, to get over things, to give thanks for the many blessings I have.  I don't just take up space there, I engage in all that it offers.  I stop and watch the water, listen to the birds, notice when the water has risen or fallen.  It is a time for reflection and gratitude ~ it isn't just a place to go, it is a place to be at. A destination.  No one has been so deserving of sharing this, up to this point....

 And there are places I've never been, that I contemplate sharing with the right someone. Like a trip to Palouse Falls in Washington.  It would need to be shared with someone who appreciates how simple life can be, beautiful the surroundings are and how deep the conversations, or silence can go.  Someone you can just be with, enjoying fully.   Someone who shares your taste in music ~ so on the drive up you enjoy great tunes and fun conversations!

And there are firsts such as being so comfortable with someone that you can be open, raw, true and comfortable in who you are. Secure in how you look or what your thinking. Knowing that this person accepts you baggage, flaws and all that is wonderful with you... To share all that you are, inside and out.  To be good in your own skin ~ to want to put on a bathing suit to sit on a beach, or take a long walk along a shore line..talking about everything or nothing at all and not wanting run for cover. To feel so secure and safe with that one person... there is something wonderful just in the thought of that.   And something very scary as well ~ putting yourself out there, it can be difficult. Maybe not with the right person.

This is what I know.  God has been preparing me, for who he has prepared for me... I trust that. I trust that all that one goes through in life, it all has it's place, it's reason, it's tools for teaching.  And if there is someone, and I believe there is,  He will come into my life at the right time. He will come in God's time. Because I have this thought - the RIGHT GUY at the WRONG TIME isn't the right guy.  It all has to line up just as God has planned it.  You can't force it or push it or manipulate it.  You have to allow God to guide it.

I'm being guided in a wonderful direction in life right now, open to opportunities and meeting new people. I'm at a very good place, happy with who I am and where I am ~ surrounding myself with amazing family and friends.  I have a home that keeps me busy with fun projects and a job I truly enjoy. I have a faith that is unshakable. 

Life is good.

Anyone who happens to come into this picture won't complete it, but compliment it.  That's a very good place to be!