Of the In-betweens..

You know those moments in life where you are in-between what was and a coming something important? Important, like those moments in life that will likely be definers. Definers of self, definers of family, definers of futures. Maybe even of legacies.

These defining moments are what will be remembered, and hopefully with great fondness.

But what about the moments when you are in-between, with the knowing of a coming decision or change, but you are not quite to the actual moment. Where you know what is coming can or will be needed or good. Where you are excited for this next chapter. Where you are passionate about what is to come. Where you are thrilled or at least tickled about what this will mean for you and/or your loved ones. But you just can’t quite be there.. not just yet.

I would like to say that I am the person that can just be happy and content in the knowledge of it. To not be worried about not knowing the exact steps needed to get there. Or even the exact when. To just have faith. But that would not be truthful, no matter how very much I wish it were.

I wish I had some magical phrase. Some all knowing wisdom to pass along that would be of great help in getting through the in-betweens with flying colors. To share this little secret of life. Some may have this knowledge, and if you are one of those individuals please feel free to share it with me. Really…

So for now, I will just sit, a little impatiently, in this moment, utilizing the ears offered by my dearest friends and family. Share with them the things I do know about the coming months. Share the vision I have of what will come further down the line, and the absolute amazing difference it will make for not only us but for others who have been through something similar.

I will find ways to engage in self-care, even if my options are a little limited at the moment by our current living situation.

I will continue to not only seek encouragement, but look for ways and opportunities to offer it, even when I would rather just have myself a little pity party.

I will do my best to jot down small memorable moments in this particular place.

I will remind myself that even though the in-betweens might not be all that memorable later, but that they are still a very needed part of getting to that next big chapter and adventure. And for that I am truly grateful.