I once heard that "in the end, all we really have is our story." It's an interesting thought… the value of our lives reduced to mere experiences and memories. What do our lives really say about us, and is our story really ours or just a collection of the memories and thoughts of others? I'm often amused when I attend a funeral of someone close and you hear all of these things about that person that make you question whether they really knew them or if you really knew them. But then what is the truth, and does it really matter… do our stories really matter?We spend our entire lives pretending to be someone and something that we're not… trying to hide the pain of our past regrets and only sharing the good times with everyone around us… why? Aren't these the same people that we depend on for friendship and support. Yet how many of these people really know the whole truth about you, your true feelings and thoughts and experiences? I would venture to say none. Even those who are our closest allies know only a fraction of the truth that makes us who we are. So what is our story really, if told by someone other than ourselves? Is it us, or just someone they imagined us to be? I don't know if I really want my real story told. It would be interesting that's for sure, but would it be worth the pain it could cause… maybe, maybe not. I really don't know anymore. Then, why do I even care? After all the only person who knows the entire truth about us is the same one who loved us so much that He gave up his life so that we could be with Him forever. And He loves us no matter what.
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I read this over the weekend and waited to comment so I could think of something profound to say. I'm still thinking . . . but I didn't want to much time to go by before commenting! (: I say our story is important. And whatever people want to tell I'm interested. I don't tell parts of mine sometimes because people are busy and are wrapped up in their own lives - and they won't give me the attention I want if I'm going to divulge stuff! (: No one can be as interested or love as the Lord - so I have to remember to talk to him more and not to fault the human race - they can't help it - they just are not perfect. Love ya girl!!! Thanks for sharing some thoughts - that's brave!
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