Finding My FOOTPRINTS

In June 2007, my whole world changed. My mother who had been in remission for 7 years from cancer suddenly came out of remission. She discovered this in April and was gone by June. This really made me think.
See my mother’s first priority was my sister, brother and I. She worked hard to make sure that we had all the things she wanted for us. She never complained, and was adamant about what SHE wanted for us. This was the kind of woman that would punish us if we even uttered the words “I can’t” those were curse words in our house.
I realized one major thing after she passed.I had been raised so well under the influence of my parents, that I had no real idea of who I was … what were my footprints in this world?
Being the oldest of three children I was always raised with specific expectations and particular roles in my family and by my family. Those will always be with me. But who was I … what was I here to do? What were MY likes and dislikes and MY views on society and MY place in it. As long as I was ok day to day, none of that really bothered me as it should have.
So here I stand, searching for my footprints in this world. Looking at where I have been, where I am now, and where these footprints will lead me.
Tomorrow is promised to no one…. So you have to do today what is for today. There is a saying “life is what happens while you are busy making plans” … I can definitely attest to that.
I am happy to say that although not an easy one, this journey is quite rewarding and eye opening. So many things have changed in such a short time. Spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically changes are coming faster than I imagined. I am thankful, blessed and humbled by the experience.
I also learned that so many of us are finding our footprints…. So many of us are on this journey…
So I ask you….. What are your footprints?