What are YOUR dreams?

This is in honor of a long time friend of ours. A woman who, like us, was a successful REALTOR® for a great many years. Her name is Edna.

She was at a crossroads in her life a little more than a year ago. She was burned out in Real Estate and just couldn't find anything for a vocation that she enjoyed. Bonnie had lunch with her one day and heard the frustration and confusion she was experiencing. The child rearing days were long gone, the home was feeling large and empty. Nothing was really bringing fulfillment to her life. Bonnie asked her "Have you ever had a dream?" That one simple question brought a surprising response. "Yes" she said, "I always wanted to be a nurse when I was young, but my mother told me I wasn't smart enough. Lots of people told me I wouldn't be able to do it." Or something to that effect. (Please never speak something like that over someone, it has very damaging results.) So Bonnie told her, God gives us dreams and we should follow them. We will never be disappointed when we follow the dreams He gives us.

Amazingly, she decided to look into the possiblity. At an age when most people are just starting to look forward to retirement coming soon, she decided to follow that dream she had as a young girl. A dream doused by others who discouraged her, a dream that she still carried with her but never thought possible.

It was a long and tough road but just this Thursday, Edna graduated from LPN school. She had to work harder than most of the girls... but she not only finished, she finished very well. Scoring very high on most of her tests. It was a grueling year that was not only hard on her but on her family as well who sacrificed a lot of time spent with her so she could study. But now... Edna is living the fulfillment of her lifelong dream. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse. 

I know Bonnie's encouragement was the catalyst but she doesn't want any credit because she only says what she hears The Father saying and He is always for us and on our side. His Word never returns void and when He speaks through us, mountains are moved. The Glory is His alone. Edna is proud of herself now, not welled with pride but filled with the confidence that she was smart enough and worthy of being what she always dreamed of being. We should never let anybody tell us what we can not do.

We are so proud of what you accomplished Edna!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

What are YOUR dreams? 

Jeremiah 29:11