Just dive.

I sort of forgot about Shel Silverstein. Then I came across one of Shel’s poems earlier today and it kind of shook me up. 

I have always admired people who take chances, who take action, who aren’t afraid to just go for it. I like to think I’m that kind of person, but I’m really not. 

I’m not much of a risk taker. I would never dive off a diving board… mainly because I’m a terrible swimmer, but also because it just freaks me out. I’m very cautious and I think through all of the what-ifs before making a decision. I won’t do something if it doesn’t feel safe. I’ve never flown on a plane… probably never will. I don’t do amusement parks and carnival rides terrify me. 

In other aspects though, I’ve never been afraid to just go for it. Such as with relationships. I’ve never been afraid to just follow my heart, and it did backfire on me more than a few times, but just going for it with Jordan was the best decision I could have made. The only reason we waited so long to get married was because he made me. ☺️ I knew he was it for me and I didn’t need the perfect job/home/money situation already lined up before I would marry him. 

While I admire people who take risks and just go for it in life… I also admire my husband for being the opposite of that. He is a man who loves having a plan. And he will not stray from that plan unless God tells him to. He won’t even leave the house without knowing where we are going and the route we are taking. His caution and careful planning have saved our family on more than one occasion. He is the glue that holds us together. 

I believe that’s why we work so well together. We are opposites in a lot of ways, but we complement each other so well. When I want to just dive in, Jordan wants to make sure everything is safe first. When I’m hesitant and scared to do something, Jordan’s trying to shove me off the diving board.