Bless the Broken Road

On July 28, 2005, I met your daddy. I wasn't looking for love as the old song goes, but guess what.... I found it! On July 29th, we had our first date. I remember exactly what he was wearing and how cute he was walking up to my house. He was driving the biggest red truck I had ever seen. (I later found out that it was a "dually".) We went to dinner and talked. Then, we decided to get a movie. We rented "Christmas Vacation". It is my favorite movie of all time, and your daddy said that he hadn't seen it. I was shocked because our family had seen it so many times. I must admit that I sometimes watch it when it isn't even Christmas! I am sure that I made a great first impression because I laughed hysterically through the whole movie! Well, the impression must have been ok because here we are three and a half years later with you on the way.
You see, life, for me, was full of a lot - sadness and heartache. I never understood why God put me on the road that He did. I questioned and prayed a lot, but I just didn't understand. It all came together though when I met your daddy. You see, he made me understand what all the heartache and brokenness were for...... they were to lead me to the most wonderful man I have ever known and your daddy.

Your daddy and I ended up going to a Rascal Flatts concert with some friends, and I heard the song that changed my outlook and made me appreciate the road so much more.

I set out on a narrow way

Many years ago

Hoping I would find true love

Along the broken road

But I got lost a time or two

Wiped my brow and kept

pushing through

I couldn't see how every sign

pointed straight to you.

That every long lost dream

led me to where you are

Others who broke my heart

they were like northern stars

Pointing me on my way

into your loving arms

This much I know is true

That God bless the broken road

that led me straight to you

So, when you want to question why you are on the road that you are on...remember that God has a plan for you. It all works out the way that He designs it. It may not be what you want or think you need at the time, but it does lead you to where you are created to be. Speaking from experience, I am so grateful for that broken road. It led me straight to your daddy and you!