I know what you’re thinking…what does this have to do with anything?? I know, right? Why would you care if I like country music, why would it matter and what’s that got to do with this post? Well, hold on to yur hats cowboys, cuz im bout to tell ya’ll… (that is my best country talk, right there).
There is this country song, Backwards, by Rascal Flatts, which I remember from watching The Hannah Montana: The Movie, with my boys. I didn’t know at the time who Rascal Flatts was or that this song would end up in my blog one day.
I have been sharing about the loss I’ve been experiencing since my birthday in July. It was horribly painful and I wasn’t sure what the outcome would be or if restoration would happen. This past week, God has restored my friendships, my job is available- if I want to return, my issues concerning my therapist and the blindsides I’ve experienced have been worked through. Whew! He’s also revealed to me why my personal boundaries are so important and why we need them to be and stay healthy.
I am grateful, blessed and humbled by what God does in my life on a daily basis. It’s times like these that I can step back and see His hand in absolutely everything. Did I like what happened? NO! Did it happen for a reason? YES! The people involved, individually (including myself), needed to work through personal issues in order for us to come to this place. I didn’t know how I would explain all of this, so I thought, hmmmm, I think there’s a song.
I’m attaching the link, but I thought it would be fun to change the words leading into the chorus. I hope you enjoy! The original lyrics are on the left and my newly, revised, lyrics are on the right…
You get your house back You get your job back
You get your dog back You get your desk back
You get your best friend Jack back You get your “damn therapist” friends back
You get your truck back You get your hope back
You get your hair back Your broken heart back
You get your first and second jobs back You get your first and second chance back
Your front porch swing Your skin is free
Your bling, bling, bling and a diamond ring From the injuries, the spider bites & poison ivy
You get your farm, and the barn You leave the farm and the barn
And the boat, and the Harley And the house and mower
And that old black cat named Charlie And my life is gonna feel fuller
It sounds a little crazy It sounds a little crazy
A little scattered and absurd A little scattered and absurd
But that’s what you get But that’s what you get
When you play a country song backwards When you trust in God and His Word
I haven’t made any official decision about the job; I’m still praying about all of those things. I’m excited to think about going back and doing a job I love! My first priority is to myself and the precious parts of me. My job is to protect them, have them trust I can make healthy choices for all of us and keep them safe. I have grown in new ways these past few months and I’m thankful for what I’ve learned.