I recently became aware that singles call Valentine's Day...Singles Awareness Day or SAD.
But what is truly sad to me is that singles would assign such an acronym to a day that is supposed to be a day to celebrate love. And yea, I know some people out there do NOT believe in Valentine's Day and don't celebrate and that yadda, yadda bull-ish but to call it Singles Awareness Day?
February has come to represent a crucial time in my life...Four years ago, I was still married and had decided, along with my ex, that we were going to start a family...I was 35 and thinking that my biological clock was a ticking time bomb. I was consumed with reading everything about a woman's cycle and fertility and pregnancy. Stressed out and intense... and it did not happen.
A year later, I was in court...albeit Divorce Court...my life had been flipped upside down...Everything as I knew my life was changing and changing and changing.
Two years later, I was unemployed and wondering what was around the corner for me. I was wondering where would I land after I stepped out on my faith and decided not to reapply for a job that I had been on for 11 years. I flew out of Cleveland on Valentine's Day for an interview in Chicago at Sears Roebuck. I was being transported in a limo from the airport and wishing and hoping that I could land what I thought would be a dream job in the Windy City.
And ahhhh this year, I am gainfully employed and have been chosen to attend an out-of-state conference to represent my agency.
While in church yesterday, my pastor preached on "Standing On God's Promises." His message also spoke on the importance of having faith.
Although I would love, love, love to be in a good, healthy, fun, loving, solid relationship, with one or two children, there is nothing SAD about my life ... and yea, it just happens to be in a single state at this moment. But I am standing on God's promise to take care of his child and have the right man, who will have nice teeth and arms LOLOLOL ...Be tall, considerate, loving, kind, fun, drama-free, ambitious, family-oriented and most importantly -- God fearing.
Sadly, a lot of people, single people, have things confused. Being with another person doesn't make one happy. You make you happy!
With that said, I embrace every aspect of my life...it is preparing me for that perfect guy for me -- there's nothing SAD about my relationship status.
I am right where I am supposed to be...where I should be on this day of love. So if you are single don't waddle in self pity...celebrate it...Get to know that most important person in your life...YOU!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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