Cody Updates by Mom

~A random thought poem by Melanie king

I used to think the school bus was so big and scary, until I moved to the back of the bus

I used to believe that high school would never end, until it was over and I was looking back on those days wondering how they went by so fast

I used to feel that getting a college degree was a fantasy, until I held that diploma in my hands, seeing my name next to my degree

I used to think that being an adult was boring, until I learned the large amount of stress and small amount of sleep come with it

I used to see children as a hassle, until I held that small child in my arms and knew that I would never let go

I used to fear making a mistake as a parent, until I learned that parenting is about loving and not being perfect

I used to think that taking on a new job was more than I could handle, until I learned that hard work pays off

I used to believe that my accomplishments were the most important in life, until I witnessed my children succeed and couldn’t hold back the tears

I used to think that I could do this life alone.  I realized I could but didn’t want to

I used to believe that I wanted a normal life, until I found that an upside-down, rollercoaster was more my style

I used to think my struggles would ruin me, until I realized that they made me who I am today

I used to think my scars were ugly, until I started seeing them as battle scars of a fight won

I used to look in the mirror and see a failure, until I learned that success is all about how I define it

I used to believe that others defined my worth, until I realized that it was most important for me to see myself as worthy

I used to think that I couldn’t go on, until the day that I had no choice

I used to believe that I wasn’t very strong, until there was nothing more to be, than strong

I used to think that a person was crazy to choose to have their stomach removed, until I realized that…wait, both Roger and I are likely crazy.  Never mind

I used to believe that God only gave you what you could handle, until I realized that God helps you handle what you are given

I used to think that cancer was a death sentence, until I fought it and won

Don’t let what you used to think be the reality that is.  Each day is a day to change what we used to be, think, believe or see to grow into something even better.  May your “used to’s” be the past that helps you become who you are.