Piggybacking on the reflection post, I thought I’d take a moment to count my blessings. There are some things that I dreamed about and thought would never happen, but did. And some that were never a consideration, but turned out to be wonderful experiences.
First up is Hawaii. As a child, I saw visions of a tropical paradise on shows like Fantasy Island, Magnum P.I., The Jeffersons, and even Sanford & Son. Through the screen, I could feel the warmth of the sun, see the beauty of the blue skies and colorful flowers, and feel the sand between my toes. And although I was too young, I wanted to try those umbrella drinks in the coconuts. Yum!!!
For a country bumpkin like me, these shows provided a dream that I really didn’t think would happen. Then in 2008, God opened a door. One of the organizations, for which I was a member, decided to have its annual conference in Honolulu. The organization negotiated discounts with hotels and transportation agencies, and after calculating the cost, this was a deal of a lifetime for me. I didn’t hesitate to get the time off from work and register for the conference. <<Cue happy dance music while I do cartwheels in my head>> Continue reading “Dreams Do Come True”
Melanie V. Logan 