Everyone sees things differently which is hard to understand. We can be standing in the same spot looking at the same view and still see completely different things. Why is that? Everyone sees what they want to see or maybe even what they think they see. It is so hard to see it differently.
But in the end, rejection of another's view only makes a mess. That is not to say that there is no absolute truth in a situation or that truth is relative. Only that everyone's personal view is a little piece of the puzzle coming together from a new understanding.
Is it worth shoving my piece of the puzzle into someone's view?
Or is it better for my piece to get thrown away to make everyone else happy?
In the end, many pieces are lost, shoved under furniture or tainted beyond recognition. They leave an incomplete picture... half of a view. And then we say, "see, it's just like I told you it would look."
Cant we agree to disagree and move on with life? A life without grudges, pushing and shoving, and intollerable and unnecessary pain? noone's idea of the puzzle is perfect unless we ALL work together to put it together. AKA~ EFFORT! Not yelling or accusing or the silent treatment.... Teamwork.
But, alas, you cant force that on anyone either. So the spiral continues.
Third Grade: 1998
So, I'm sure you are wondering how in the world Ronnie and I had a "date night" when I am in Indiana and he is in Germany. Well, tonight, Ronnie and I had our first virtual date. We spent a couple hours "together" watching the first season of 'Lost' via Skype web cam. It was a lot of fun and we had lots of time to talk and joke around after. I'm glad I can spend time with him even though he is so far away. :)
Ronnie left for Germany today. It was a lot sooner than any of us expected. We are new at this Army game and seem to find out the details a little late (like unlimited baggage weight at airports...would have been nice to know that ahead of time). Ronnie's 9 hour plane ride should touch down in Frankfort around 1:30am Indiana time. From there he will go to Vilseck where he will be stationed for an undisclosed amount of time. We are both very excited for this new chapter in his life as we are certain that God has his hand in it. Ronnie looks forward to traveling around Europe of the weekends as do I when i make it over there to visit. We are also scared though. Not in a paralyzing way, just in an adventurous way. This road is unknown to us but we are trusting God to guide every step. Thanks for your prayers as we march on.
The Museum
E Company, 1st Platoon
Officially an Infantryman
We were so glad his grandparents and my family could be there to celebrate with us.
I got to spend a lot of time with my grandparents.
And I got to take classes that I loved at a school that I love.
