The Other Shoe

<p>I began writing years ago when faced with perplexing choices in life. Some of the information shared here has also been told through a documentary that was done by my ex-husband. At the time I was included in his story for the benefit of their message on gender issues. </p><p>However my focus is more on what makes me me . . . Its more related to why I felt the need to support some events in life and why I retreated from others. Acceptance is key here. I cannot change events that happened anymore than I could change the way my husband felt about himself. I cannot change the illness and death of my father anymore than I could change the fire that destroyed our business. I cannot change the memory of being chased out of a house by gunpoint. I have to accept that my life is being guided by lessons previously learned and experienced. It is being watched over by God and it is completely in his hands.</p><p>My acceptance is the joy that I find in nature and family. Its reflected in my work for those with special needs both on and off a horse. It is in the delight I have when walking through the woods or catching turtles on a beach. My days are not perfect but I accept that too because life is always changing and you cant hang on to the past. Hopefully I can let it go and look forward to the ever-changing events of life. Welcome to my world!</p>