stupid forward emails

You know what I'm talking about. We all get them. Especially from someone we haven't spoke to in years...sometimes more often than not I delete them. But my Dad has a way of sending some out that can be truly thought provoking. Like todays. It was Five Life Lessons.

I won't go into all of them. They were all excellent points. But the one that made me want to write was lesson #4..the obstacle in our path.

It tells a story of a King who put a huge boulder in the middle of a road. Then watched from a far to see who would try to remove it. Some of his wealthiest merchants came along and simply walked around it. Many blamed the King for not keeping his roads cleared. Then a peasant came along carrying a load of vegetables. He set down his load and struggled to move the boulder. Finally he succeeded. And there in the road where the huge boulder had been was a coin purse filled with gold coins. The peasant learned what many of us never do. That every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve ourselves.

If you've been reading my blog over the last few weeks you'll understand why this meant so much to me. Because I have definitely learned that I need to improve myself. And if it hadn't been for this obstacle, I probably would continue to be dependent on my family.

This obstacle in my life is only temporary, but has made a life changing impact on me. I've never been one to budget. Or think ahead. I tend to have lived in the moment. Buying what I want. Not worrying to much about bills. I've made a lot of bad decisions and choices. And unfortunately, this has impacted my family the most. They've helped me out time after time after time. And please don't think for a moment that I'm not grateful for this, because I am truly blessed. My family has helped me out a lot over the years.

And if you're reading this, I am truly sorry for putting you through what I have. And I have finally woke up and realized I need to make some changes in my life to become more independent. By this time next year, you will not see the same little girl who needs to be bailed out time and time again.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you have done, are doing and will do in the future. I love you very much!