A Response to "Anonymous"

I have had a lot on my mind lately. There is this person out there, someone I used to know, who seems intent on trying to make me feel as if I do not deserve the life that I have. Truthfully, I feel more sad for this person than anything else. I find it sad that anyone would be so preoccupied with someone's life, when they don't even know me at this point. It is sad that they cannot be content enough with their own life to just accept that mine is happy. If they truly believe that if something horrific happens in your life that you are never allowed happiness, then my heart breaks for them. They will surely face a difficult life with that sort of outlook.

Here is my response to you, Anonymous:


I have a fantastic life. I don't feel guilty that God has chosen to bless my life in the ways that He has. I feel grateful.

My life is what it is. Years ago, when tragedy struck, I had two choices. 1. Allow horrible circumstances to destroy my life at such a young age. 2. Rebuild my life and make the best of bad circumstances. I chose the second. My life has turned out wonderfully. I took imperfect circumstances and chose to be happy anyway.

The nice thing about my life is that it is MY life. It doesn't have to work for you. You don't have to like it. You don't have to care about me, you don't have to agree with me, and you don't get to be involved.

You can continue to send anonymous messages (although, is it really so anonymous if I know who you are?) but it will not change anything. My friends know that my life has not been perfect. Those who need to know the details, do.

You aren't going to intimidate me into feeling bad about my life. A person can say whatever they would like, but the truth of how you live always shows itself in the fruit. I don't spend my time worrying about whether or not you approve. I spend my time raising my family.

You can choose to continue to harass me. Or you can choose to act like an adult. It's your decision.