Growing up we all have dreams on what we want to be. How we want to live, being rich, having the best job or getting married and having kids. Whatever the case may be. Then as we grow older, we DREAM BIGGER! Growing up I had so many different dreams of what I wanted to be or do. From being a nurse, a school teacher, an interior decorator and at one time even a bus driver. I remember driving a 4-wheeler growing up and trust me, using my imagination, that 4-wheeler became my little yellow bus. Carrying my imaginary students, stopping every 20 feet or so to either drop off or pick up.
As I was growing and maturing in my teen years, I found my calling. So I thought. I remember being in a store and witnessing a scene I had never seen before. A mother struggling with her child that was different. At that age of 10 or 11, I was not sure what type of different but just knew it was a different situation than any other parent and child. The mother was so apologetic and was explaining the child’s struggles. I still did not understand completely. I later asked my own mother what the other mother had meant by special needs. She was explaining to me that some people are born differently and have difficulties coping with everyday life and need special attention. And we treat them the same and not any differently. I knew right then, this was my dream. This is what I wanted to do. I wanted to be that person who was able to help those individuals.
This dream came true for a short period of time. I was able to become that caregiver for some wonderful individuals. Not only did I love this time in my life, it was so rewarding. To be able to work with individuals with special needs and help them become independent and learn everyday skills is such a blessing. When you set out for a goal, and they accomplish it, is the best feeling in the world. When they smile because they know they accomplished it, is an overwhelming experience that brought joyful tears on many occasions. They also taught me the biggest lesson in life. They do not need to earn our trust. WE EARN THEIRS! This is huge when caring for individuals with special needs. After 10 years, with very little raises, low pay and being a single mother myself, sadly it was time to DREAM BIGGER.
I have always had this one BIG DREAM. Even though it seems simple, it is my BIG DREAM. Growing up in Michigan, our family was always taking vacations and traveling to Tennessee visiting other family. My maternal grandmother had some property that eventually was divided to other family members. With that being said, my mother and aunt was blessed with a piece of this beautiful property. On this few acres of land a custom house was built.
With a view in the back that I fell in love with. With a small deck off the ground and a significant drop down to a creek, is a site in its own. I remembering every time as we were visiting, how I wanted to live there one day. I was always dreaming of building a bigger deck to fit the entire back of the house. Along with stairs going down to the creek where another deck will sit right next to the creek. And of course, I will be adding the fire pit and the furnishings of my choice.
I also remember dreaming all the time how I would love to be able to work from home and not have to go to work everyday. Dreaming of waking up, fixing my morning coffee, and taking those steps down to the creek. Listening to the running creek and sounds of nature, sipping away on my warm beverage. Not a care in the world.
Part of that dream has come true. I now own this piece of property. After the passing of both my beautiful mother and an aunt that was so giving, the property was gifted to my children and me. They both knew of my dreams for this property, as I spoke of it often. Now to make the rest of this dream a reality. I am going to make it happen and currently working hard for it. I am working on having that dream of working from home. Even though I am not able to walk down to my wooden platform by the creek drinking my warm morning beverage just yet, I know it’s coming. After all, I know mom and auntie are looking down on me waiting for it to happen. I owe it to them for allowing part of this BIG DREAM of mine to come true already.
How I am able to work towards my BIG DREAM? I have it all figured out. Come join me here.
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