I have really been thinking about hopes and wishes the past couple of days- and what exactly differentiates the two. It always seems that when I wish for something, I know it is unlikely to happen. A wish is something that is out of reach and more than likely unattainable. While when you hope for something there is the possibility that it might happen at some point in life.
I also thought that maybe a hope is something that is more sincere- it seems whenever I am being sarcastic or whatever I will "wish" for something...Like wishing my children would quit talking- Of course I want them to talk and would be worried about them not talking...but silence is golden...Wishes also seem to accompany regret- (I wish I never had....) or accompany not good feelings- (I wish I would loose weight) So you could say that "hopes" are a positive desire.
So here are some of my "hopes" instead of wishes....
1. I hope that my children will come to know and have a father in their lives- someone who will teach them about the Gospel and show them what a blessing a father with the priesthood can be.
2. I hope my children's father will eventually come to realize his potential and will live up to it.
3. I hope for happiness- for days without un-needed stress and with much needed laughter
4. I hope that I can be a good example for my children- that I will be able to show them how to love each other and be kind to all those they meet.
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Julie,
What are your hopes for you? It seems that you are hoping for thing for others. You are such a selfless person that I think that you forget about yourself. You need to take care of you and your happiness and then everything else will fall into place.
Wow really got me thinking about things. I agree with Sandi though...Your hopes are wonderful but hope a little more for yourself as well.
You are a blessed woman..looks at those children, look at your life...you will see the blessings in them and the happiness as well.
See guys- here is the thing, Hoping for a dad for the kids is also a hope for myself. When you are a single parent you have all the stress- I would love not to have all of the stress and worries and decisions just on my shoulders- Its alot to deal with
And for me- when my children are secure and happy LIfe is wonderful for me-
The hope for un-needed stress has more to it than just what I wrote also....Trust me they are not selfless...
What a great post! I love to hear all that you and you little (not quit little anymore!:>) are up to! Good luck with school this year and getting that rug!
Oh Julie! I hope those things for you too, as in the comments, and those wishes and hopes for your kids. I'll be praying for you that those righteous desires of your heart will happen But just remember you are amazing and doing a great job!
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