Mile Markers
By John W. Vander Velden
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On occasion, we go on road trips. No matter what our destination, there are
mile markers along the way, with purpose straightforward, to aid in assessing a
traveler’s progress. But the pavement is
not the only route traveled and road trips not our only journey. For each person moves on a trek their whole
life long, traveling upon an unmapped route with many twists, turns, unexpected
bumps and perhaps a few breakdowns along the way. Yet there are mile markers as we go, some
quite obvious…like graduation…others more subtle…each important. The young pay little heed as these sign
boards whiz past. Those who face certain
mile markers, the effect quite different.
As the year count grows…while life’s pace continues to accelerate…not
all approaching mile markers welcome…yet the journey continues. Perhaps a moment found to glace back…to
remember the markers in our wake.
Hopefully an understanding comes while we assess the place we find
ourselves…an acceptance of who we have become…a recognition of
accomplishments…a forgiveness of failures…as we look forward with courage
knowing our life much more than mile markers.
(190 Words)
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