Irons In The Fire

 My Grandma Hoppes used to ask me if I had too many irons in the fire.  I always wondered what she meant and today I think I have figured it out.  I was looking over my desk at the office and noticed I had about ten projects going at the same time.  I immediately thought about my grandma’s words.  “Rita, do you have too many irons in the fire”.  I laughed and wondered how she could be so far away and so close at the same time.  I just love her!

            When I look at my life, I see all the “irons” I have in the fire.  I see my husband, my children, my foster children…past and present, my job at the church, my quest to achieve my BA then MA in Psychology and my health and exercise plan that I choose to take on to stay healthy.  But, most of all, I see my Father in Heaven.  Just to know that when I get so busy with life that He sends down a loving reminder of my Grandmother to bless my day. 

            Well Grandma, 13 years later I still have many irons in the fire and I believe they are all a part of the vision that God has placed in my heart.  My vision is to have a healthy marriage, strong confident children, safe and loved foster children, to be a blessing in the church and to complete a degree that will open doors to helping people in the future.  I believe my vision is blessings sent from generations of family who have worked hard to exalt others.  Thank you Grandma for blessing me so many times in life and even still today. 

            I am very thankful for all the opportunities in my life that keep my irons in the fire and so thankful for the support of my family and friends.