Rachel and I have this joke that involves dreaming big. Though we giggle and carry on, the truth is that setting goals and having dreams is an important part of who we are. It gives us something to work toward. It holds us accountable to our desire to be all that we can. It can, in essence, end up defining who we are. I have a few of those dreams and goals- things I would like to experience or accomplish on this side of heaven. They are each attainable, though some are much more difficult to make into a reality than others. Which ones are which? Only time will tell...
1. Visit all 50 states
2. Lead a European study tour
3. Write a book
4. Learn how to Salsa
5. Spend some time as a missionary
6. Marvel at the Hagia Sophia
7. Read a book while sipping coffee at a Parisian cafe
8. Eat Italian food in Italy
9. Learn to speak a different language
10. Own a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd
11. Tour Israel and see the places where Jesus walked
12. Adopt a Romanian orphan- I went on a mission trip there when I was 16 and was truly touched by the kids I met. Currently, the government is not allowing outside adoptions to take place. I pray that changes.
13. Watch a sunrise at the Grand Canyon
14. Have at least 2 kids and if they so happen to be a girl and a boy, name them Sophia Monet and Liam Nuckols
15. Grow old with Landon
16. See an opera
17. Meet a world leader
18. Scrapbook many of our major trips or experiences
19. Play matchmaker at least once
20. If God allows it, become a philanthropist
God tells us that He did not give us a spirit of timidity, so look out world! I'm dreaming big. And now I'm tired. Good night...
I love this post. I hope you get to do everything on your list and more! I know we joke about the "Big Dream", but the truth is we all have them... they just shouldn't involve large jungle cats. I not only hope you get to "check" these things off your list, but I hope I get to see them happen and hear about them first hand because you, Mariel, are my best friend!
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