When I was younger people would always ask me
What I wanted to be when I “grew up”
My answer was always different
Princess
Until I realized tiaras made my head hurt
Astronaut
Until I realized I was too scared to even ride a roller coaster
Soccer Player
Until I realized I didn't’t actually like soccer
Veterinarian
Until I realized I REALLY don’t like blood
Teacher
Until I realized school was bad enough the first time around
Marine Biologist
Until I realized I’m terrified of the ocean
I went through list after list
Until I sat down with the conclusion
I’m not ANY of those things
My future is not any single job or lifestyle
My future Is
Little coffee colored faces and tiny, but strong hands
My future Is
Giggles and games and hugs so fragile they tear my heart to pieces
My future Is
Nights spent singing praises and nights spent sobbing out my prayers
My future Is
Orange African sunrises and blue African skies
My Future Is
Caring for every person that crosses my path and doing impossible things through Christ
My Future Is
Dancing across a “hard life” I know I wouldn’t change for the world
My Future Is.