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We Can Make Our Choices And Try To Be Happy With It

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Well, it's been a long minute since I sat down to just write a blog. It used to be a frequent occurrence when I was stationed in San Diego. Mind you, this was back when MySpace made the world go around instead of Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Therefore, by popular demand (you know who you are), I have decided to blog again when it is sensible and I have to drive.

I have recently binged on Hulu TV shows and one that was a big part of my life during my youth was The Wonder Years. It has been great seeing these episodes again as an adult. One, in particular, is an episode about Kevin's dad taking him to work so that he could see what he does for a living. At one point, Jack and Kevin take a coffee break. The father-son discussion that happens is quite profound.

Kevin blatantly asks in 'kid fashion" what made his dad decide to become a Manager of distribution and product support services at his company. After a chuckle, Jack confides in his son that he once wanted to be a captain of a ship. "Maybe an ocean liner or a tanker..." Kevin asks what happened. Well, he met Mom and things changed. "Kevin, you can't do every silly thing you want to in life. You make your choices and try to be happy with them."

As I watch this special moment between a proud dad and his son, I am reminded of a motivational speech made by Junior in Cool Runnings. Yul's dream seems to be smashed when he realizes his dream palace is actually Buckingham Palace, and he would have to be royal bloodline or be wed to the Queen of England to live there. Junior gives the athletes within earshot a life lesson. His dad started off small and was now a wealthy businessman. "If he wants it bad enough, and works hard for it, he will get it."

We do all make our choices. We can't just "Believe and Achieve" like we heard as kids in the halls of our elementary schools. We also learn that hard work DOES pay off. We just may not know the time frame. It may not be aligned with the plan God has for us. 

As I ponder these things, I share with you readers that I hope that one day that these thoughts can be compiled into a book. Jon Acuff is a great example of a blogger-turned-book author. As we wait for the other shoe to drop, I hope you will continue to enjoy YFB's blogs, podcasts, posts, etc. If you are interested, I have some affiliate links below that will support this ongoing dream of mine. I have promoted UrthBox and Five Finger Tees for years, and I highly recommend you check them out. Or, if affiliate sales interests you, check out ShareASale as well!

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