The first example
of a key decision that was made in which I felt very confident was that of
purchasing our new vehicle. After months
of research and reviewing and consulting with others we decided to pursue the
purchase of a used Land Rover LR3. I
never really knew anything about the Land Rover brand or the vehicle. I did know that the number of deaths reported
in that vehicle for all highway vehicle incidents was zero, zilch, none. That was worth more than anything that we
could buy. These were real live crashes
in which the drivers and passengers walked away without life threatening
injuries. The emotions that went into
the purchase were fear and concern, financial concerns and excitement about a
new vehicle.
The confidence of the
decision increased with time. Initially
we knew it was the right purchase but as time continued to pass, it was even
greater, especially now that we have to have a heavy wheelchair lift attached
to the vehicle which would not have been possible on a small minivan or
mid-sized SUV.
The second example was
the decision to follow doctor orders and cease employment. I was so scared and in shock. I was crying thinking about giving up my
career. I had been promoted three times
in the previous 9 months and was so excited about where the future was taking
our family. It wasn’t until I realized
that if I kept working our family might not have me in their future that I
agreed to focusing on health, being a mom and a student. That was plenty. I was not confident in that
decision. I was worried about our
finances. I was concerned about what
would happen to my professional marketability.
It wasn’t until I went into deep prayer and really sought out God’s will
that I started to have more confidence in this life decision.
In both of these
instances, emotions play a large role in the way that decisions are made. In both examples, it was always about what
was best for our family and what was best for our health and safety. When you prioritize what matters most, it
becomes much easier to weigh decisions and make a choice that you can reflect
on and smile.
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