living the dream

I have a friend who responds with this statement whenever I ask how she is.  Maybe she is a bit sarcastic, but her words make me contemplate my own life.  Am I living the dream?

My 30 year high school reunion is next month...I don't even know how that is possible.  It seems like yesterday that I was walking the halls of Loveland High School and dreaming of the future.  17 year old Dawn dreamed of going to college, meeting Prince Charming, and being mom to lots of kids.  22 year old Dawn had a CSU diploma, but was still dreaming of Prince Charming and motherhood.  By this time, the dream had grown.  This Dawn in her 20's had leadership and evangelism experience from her years with Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru now) and she was ready to see the world and make a difference in it!  A few years down the road, the dream had changed slightly.  Younger me was looking for a teaching job, but never planned to make a career out of it.

And now, here I am...living the dream!  Married to my Prince Charming.  Mom to Christopher (and second mom to hundreds of my school kids!).  Teaching biology for more than 20 years...19 in my current job at Liberty Common High School.  Making a difference in the world, my little corner of it anyway.  God has given me the desires of my heart!

47 year old me is still a dreamer!  I still dream of seeing the world and making a difference every where I go.  I dream of writing a book.  I dream of running a marathon.  I dream of learning to play piano.  I have a head full of dreams, but I've been asking God what His dreams are for me.  He has the best plans for me...I never really expected to be where I am now, but God knew exactly what I need!  Until God opens the door to new dreams, I'm going to be faithful where I am.  Loving, teaching, serving, and praying for people in my little part of the world.  Living the dream!