Stepping Out
Last post, I mentioned how my husband and I went to a class in Kansas.
At first, I did not want to go, and I was looking for excuses not to go. However, in the end, everything worked out great.
My sister-in-law came to watch the kids, and during the class, we reconnected with my husband’s two previous commanders from 12 years ago. They were a part of our Bragg family and were there when our son had his first heart surgery at 4 months old. In addition, in my small group was a wife who lives in Hawaii, which is our next duty station. It helped me so much to know that when we move over to Hawaii, I have a connection and I have a friend. Furthermore, I met new friends, learned new things about myself as well as others, and shared experiences. I have gained a lot from stepping out and taking one step at a time.
The class and our trip were more than I expected. It reminded me that there are opportunities everywhere around us.
Sometimes I see the little pebbles of opportunities in my path instead of only watching out for the big boulders that scream “this is the way.” I need to remind myself to be intentional with looking for the little pebbles and to take time to enjoy the little things in my life. Initially, it was very difficult to leave my kids with my sister-in-law for a whole week, but it worked out well in the end. It was not only a much-needed break for all of us, but it gave my husband and me some quality time to reconnect and better plan for our next assignment.
I want to encourage you to step out—one step at a time. Don’t think about the “what ifs” that can hold you back or limit your opportunities. I want to encourage you, as well as myself, not to think too much about your next step or your next plans, but to just do it and to step out. Plans are good, but as you know, plans can change any time.
Especially, when you are in the military.
Take each day with great joy and be open to the opportunities that come your way. You might just find new pebbles in your path of life that will lead to other opportunities and experiences. Take each day to find new pebbles filled with new opportunities and experiences.
Don’t hold back because you are unsure about the unknown. Every new step, new friendship, new location, new job, new opportunity is filled with the unknown, but take courage and step out. You will gain something new—a new experience, a new friendship.
