My lot in life is much the same as it has always been. I have been surrounded by my immediate family, always. Even when there has been distance - physical or emotional - we are never far from each other.
I have always been the child of six to do things a little differently - often against the warning of my family. And, although I respect their opinions, I know that their choices and decisions and their way of doing things is not always the same for me.
I have a long list in my head - all of the things that my family said "I told you so". But, at the same time, they have always been there. I have to discover on my own. I also have to suck up my pride and ask for help when my plans don't hash out. For them, my list is probably longer then they would like it to be. For me, I know there are many things that I still didn't do - and, I wish I would have (and maybe still will). My place on earth was meant to take this route of self discovery by trial and error, by being knocked down and getting back up. My lot in life is to be the child that gave my Mom grey hair and go against my Dad's better advisement. It has also given me Brayden, and now John. My journey hasn't always been the typical route, but I eventually find my destination, sometimes it is just a bumpier path.
From someone or somewhere I have this sense of dreaming big - I am convinced it is genetic - so, my parents can blame themselves! ; ) This lot, this life is all about doing and learning. And, I am beyond happy.
I owe most of it to my parents who has kept me grounded with values - but let me fly (even if they didn't want me to). Deep down, I think they are proud of 'how' I am - and who I am becoming.
My lot, my family, my choices have all helped to develop the person I am becoming - but, part of me has always just been me.