Dear Dreams,
When I was a child, you were such simple things: I dreamed of being a teacher or a librarian, and most of all of being a Mama. All of those dreams have come true, just not in the way I expected.
I'm the Mama of three darling girls and "Mom" to countless of their friends. I've taught my children many things, and I've taught others from my own experiences and learning. I have my own private library of Christian reference materials that I am building book by book, file by file, and a music library that's hard for even me to believe!
Now that my children are grown and married and having children of their own, I find time to visit you again, dear Dreams.
I dream of someone to love and who will love me. I haven't been very successful in marriage to date, but still I dare to dream.
I dream of running a Christian retreat center; providing the surroundings, the tools, and the support needed so that people can concentrate fully on their time with God.
I dream of living in a small town, being a part of the unhurried, traffic-free, supportive community of small-town life, where people care and are involved in each other's lives.
I don't know how I'll get there, it all seems so far away. But I hold onto you, Dreams.
My dearest Dreams, you are so important in my life! Without you, how would God communicate hope? What outlet would there be for my imagination? And as long as you are in line with God's will for my life, how will He deny me, whom He loves so dearly?
Well, I'm off to bed now, sweet Dreams. I'll see you soon!
Love,
Sharon
Oh that was nice. I admire you for the dreams you have. They say a lot about you.
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