What is the biggest "what if" in your life?

What if I had not gone to college where I did. I would not have met my wife and what a tremendous impact that would have had on my life. Would I change that? Probably not. While not perfect I have been happy with my life overall and continue to be so.

I would not change a single thing. I would repeat all the pain to get the joy I have today.

What if Jimmy hadn’t dumped me for that civilian girl.
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Yeah, that. I can’t even imagine how different my life would be. I’d likely be happy. The accident which damaged me would have never happened.
He and I were so good together.

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There are so many..my life has been like that only!

What if I had married a man for the right reasons the first time rather than for immature reasons like he was hysterical, a terrific musician, ambitious and I loved his parents? He ended up being a total nut job with a violent temper. I have to be honest and admit I at least had a lot of fun with him. Most people would. I think he helped destroy our daughter while the other daughter turned out to be a dream .

What if I had said yes?

Certainly, there are things in my life I would prefer had been different. I have made decisions I now think were not the best choices. My circumstances at different times have held me back from reaching my potential. However, I wouldn’t change anything. Sure, I have ‘what ifs’, but if things changed, I would also miss out on things that are truly fabulous about my life.

Had I not married my first husband, I would not have the children I have now. And I love and adore my children.

Had I had more opportunities in my youth, I would have had a different career, but then I might never have emigrated to Australia and I wouldn’t have met the man I am now married to.

Had I completed a degree when I was younger, I doubt I would have continued to study and i wouldn’t have the career I have now.

Every change in my life would have a consequence. One small detour from the path I have taken would lead me in a different direction to opportunities I took and now treasure.

So I think we all have ‘what ifs’, but I wouldn’t actually change a thing in my life.

What if God turns out to be exactly like Gilbert Gottfried ??