Time is the longest distance between two places.”
~Tennessee Williams
Did you happen to see the story about the teacher from New Hampshire who was awarded her degree the day before she passed away?
Harriet Ames earned a two-year teaching certificate in 1931, but her ultimate goal had been to achieve a Bachelor degree. She had been taking classes until she retired in 1971 and her health began failing. Recently, the school reviewed her coursework and determined she had enough credits to award the long-sought degree.
Ames was waiting nearly 40 years.
Think about this story for a minute. Nothing changed during the past four decades; Ames had already fulfilled the requirements to reach her goal. With a little action and perseverance, she could have proudly displayed her framed diploma on a wall in her home.
I know a lot of people who are waiting. They’ve done the work, made the calls, completed the course work, been patient, diligent, faithful.
Waiting to finish this season of their life.
Waiting for the next big thing.
Waiting to see if the shoe will drop.
Waiting for an answer.
Waiting for the future to come into focus.
Waiting for the check to come in, for the tide to change, the pieces to fall in place, for the opportunity to present itself.
Yes, there is a season to wait But don’t confuse waiting for something to happen as approval to do nothing. Waiting is not some “no man’s land.”
What are doing while you’re waiting in the “right now” — the mundane, slogging through the motions, living the day-to-day, fulfilling the obligations life of yours?
Don’t become discouraged. Don’t quit. Don’t turn around and go home.
Keep dreaming. Keep working. Keep the attitude and confidence levels high. Seek out opportunity. Stay calm. Continue to be a person of character. Help others. Remain faithful.
“None of us knows what the next change is going to be,
what unexpected opportunity is just around the corner,
waiting a few months or a few years
to change all the tenor of our lives.”
[Kathleen Norris]
Hang in there. Be patient. You can get through this season of your life. Your today is not the final answer for your tomorrow.
Whatever you are, your future is coming!
Deanna
*Just had to share another serving of one of my favorite posts.*
Whatever You Are, Be a Good One 