A Question

Tonight, I was sharing my blog with a friend. I had been talking about it and wanted to share with her my latest post. As she perused my blog, I pointed out the list of blogs I visit and we linked on one of my favorite daily reads, "Holy Experience".
The woman who writes this blog, writes in such a way it touches my very soul and uplifts me where I am.

Today was no exception. On her blog was the word "Question" and this excerpt from a Mary Oliver Poem entitled Summer Day

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?"

Very good question and one to ponder indeed. I sat listening to the lovely piano music that plays in the back round, contemplating this question. I have begun to formulate plans for this life of mine. It has taken me almost 6 years to get to this place.
When Tom died, my plans for a future died with him. No longer could I plan to grow and live with him by my side. The person I was with him, exists no more. I had to accept that. I had to plan anew. But how does one plan when you don't know who you are anymore? I worked on finishing my certification in a specialized reading program and then dabbled in taking graduate level courses in Special Education. I worked on myself, emotionally, physically and spiritually. I prayed a lot and began to gain a better insight into who I was becoming.

This summer, my very good friend talked with me about an online Master's program that she was interested in taking. It looked interesting and the best part? It is all on line! At first we were both going to pursue an MS ed with concentration in Inclusion. When I talked in length to the admissions coordinator, it became clear that it was not the route I wanted to go. I was disappointed and feeling stuck until I talked at length with my friend who'd chosen the MS ed Literacy K-12. This felt right and I immediately called Kate, my admissions coordinator. On Friday, I passed in my application, supplement application and essay. I'd stressed over the essay for three days and finally went with what flowed forth from my fingers. Feeling it wasn't my best piece of writing, I sent it off anyway.

Today, I received an email from Kate. They were reviewing my graduate application today and she felt she wanted to pass on an email that the Program Director sent to the Program Manager regarding my essay.

Wow---

Lisa's essay is one of the most touching I have ever read!!! Please convey to her my very best wishes in the program. She sounds like an amazingly resilient, caring person! (If you think that would be appropriate... I feel as though I should respond somehow to such a personal, heartfelt piece).

Thanks, Dayle

Martha

In the moment of reading those words, I was shocked, proud and humbled. I am on my way to becoming the person I am destined to become in so many different ways. This is part of the plan that has been put into motion.

The question....

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do
with your one wild and precious life?"

Live it moment by moment.