Defined

How am I defined? This is something that I have been thinking a lot about lately. I can quickly name how I hope I'm defined, but when reality strikes I really don't think those things stand 24/7. During our somewhat recent struggles, I became a bit disappointed that I'm being defined by counting days, labs, doctors, etc (I think you get the picture). The point is my own little world has been shaken up a bit, and those things have and still do consume much of my thoughts and actions (however I'm trying to work through that) .
Recently I discovered that it is my mission to go back to the root of who I'm, what I've become, and how I want to be defined. I want to be a wife, daughter, niece, sister, grand daughter, sister in law, daughter in law, successful nurse practitioner, best friend, listener, comforter, encourager, and most importantly a follower of Christ. My point is, I have learned that the curve balls that are being thrown my way are just simply curve balls. They are all there as part of God's perfectly designed plan. It is situations such as these that will simply help me grow in the things that make me who I really am. Please don't think for one second I have all of this figured out, because trust me I'm far from that.
I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Ours was busy, but nice. As the start of a new week is upon us take the time to remember how you want to be defined. Oh and I almost forgot to add....I want to extend a big congrats to Austin and Jerri on their recent engagement!!! I'm so excited that another female will be added to the group soon!