Okay so I have this metaphor. Life is a road (okay I know kind of cliche). And there are these buses traveling this road. And if you are in a "relationship" you are on a bus. And if you are not in a relationship you are walking alongside the road.

Those on the buses are driving through life barely looking around. They are more concerned with who is on the bus with them than with the amazing beauty surrounding this road.

There are those not on the bus. Some people just sit. They just sit on the side of the road, crying, not caring to walk or move. They are depressed. Usually the "sitters" are those who have recently been kicked off the bus.

Then there are those who walk. Some walkers merely study their feet as they walk. They only look up when they hear the wheels of the bus coming and then smile as they think it might stop and then go back to moaning and crying and "woe is me"ing after the bus passes them by.

Other walkers look up and enjoy the sunshine, walk at a brisk pace, smile and don't even look back when they hear the sounds of the engine behind them. They are enjoying the beauty and the sun and loving the life they are living.

Okay this is all aimed at my close friends. I have a group of just great single guys whom I enjoy hanging out with as much as possible. Two of them just stinkin got on the bus. One was a walker who was enjoying the sunshine. He was in mid sentence saying, "Hey, I love it out here walking. I am going to walk the rest of my. . ." then the bus stopped and he said, "Ope see you later," jumped on and I haven't seen him again. It is so sad.

Yet I might be honest. I might admit that if a bus were to stop I might consider getting on it. But until then I am going to enjoy my walk. It truly is beautiful out here.

Kevin

I thought that was a great metaphor. I turned it over over in my mind, trying to fit myself into it. I think I know where I'm at now, and it's great.

From my diary now:

I walk alongside the road with a lot of my friends and enjoy the sunshine and the fresh air and just talking to my friends...

I am happy where I am. I'm happy as I walk along the road. I do have, still, that kind of hope-faith that that bus will stop for me someday, but it's okay if it's not now.

I have been praying to get to this point for 2 years...

Now I'm finally okay with being single and going on dates here and there while I walk alongside the road and wait patiently for the bus to stop for me. This is a good place to be: okay. Content.

Thank You, Lord Jesus.

-Stephanie

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