change is like a dirty diaper. it's stinky, overwhelming, sometimes nauseating, and downright intrusive. i haven't changed many diapers in my life, maybe one or two, but i distinctly remember every detail about them, which is disturbing if i do say so myself... =o) but there is something about change that is rather cleansing (like putting on a new diaper, not that i wear them still...anyway.) my husband and i are facing change. it's uncomfortable, but i think that that is expected. i don't know about you, but once something happens in my life, i am pretty content with staying there for a long long while. i like being nestled up in that tight little comfort zone i have, and once i step out of that, it's cold... and awkward. this change that is occurring in our lives right now is just that, cold and awkward. that's certainly not a bad thing to face, it just uncomfortable.
God has been speaking to me a lot lately about life decisions and changes that are taking place. i have always been a "what if" thinker, and these what ifs have been popping up more than usual these days. it can make a girl go crazy i tell you. i am trying to not let those what ifs get in the way of God's peace and hope that he is constantly giving me. what could be more comfortable than to know that i am going to be taken care of, and i don't have to what if it all the time? nothing...
i have obviously been through change before and have experienced some of what i am experiencing now. i always know that in the end of this changing cycle everything works out so well, it's just that transitioning point that i don't like very much. but, like a dirty diaper, life needs to be a changed at times and given a new layer.
ahh.. now that's refreshing. =o)
God has been speaking to me a lot lately about life decisions and changes that are taking place. i have always been a "what if" thinker, and these what ifs have been popping up more than usual these days. it can make a girl go crazy i tell you. i am trying to not let those what ifs get in the way of God's peace and hope that he is constantly giving me. what could be more comfortable than to know that i am going to be taken care of, and i don't have to what if it all the time? nothing...
i have obviously been through change before and have experienced some of what i am experiencing now. i always know that in the end of this changing cycle everything works out so well, it's just that transitioning point that i don't like very much. but, like a dirty diaper, life needs to be a changed at times and given a new layer.
ahh.. now that's refreshing. =o)
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Good analogy . . . do you mind sharing what specifically God is telling you about "change?" It could be encouraging to the rest of us . . .
well... like i said, there is a lot. but the reader's digest version would be career avenues, potential family additions, financial decisions... through all of these God has really stuck by us and pulled us through even when it seems like there is no way to get through, if you know what i mean.
change is not one of my favorites either(smiling is a lil elf there for ya) so i know what you mean. some people embrace change and are even the ones who cause change to happen but i am not one of those people, not on purpose anyway.
you are right though change is necessary or otherwise things would get stagnant and stinky like your fabulous analogy. like your analogy no one wants to change the poop but it's knowing what is on the other side that causes us to change it. a clean diaper!!! whoo hoo, thank God for clean diapers!!!
love you jami, and love your bloggin so much.
I saw on the tv that men don't change diapers...is this true? Or are you going to make me do all the dirty work? Of course I am kidding and I will change diapers when need be...please don't hurt me. :) I love you wife! And I'm so glad that we are in this time of change together.
poop stinks
I like change. I now prefer small changes over big ones. I like your thoughts on this. Reminds me of '95 when Mindy and I were in the Marine Corps, had our first baby, and I was going to school at night to have a career after leaving the military.
Anyway, I feel ya on this. It's good to express your feeling all through the process. It helps a lot.
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