It drives Sweetman absolutely crazy with a capital K when he sees me turning down the corners of a page, in a book or magazine. “Why don’t you just take a picture with your phone?”, he asks, as if I’m pinching him. “That’s so low-tech!”
He’s cute, but sometimes…
I love nothing more than picking up a book I’ve read and seeing lots of corners turned down. Those corners tell me to that there are treasures tucked within. Things I want to remember. Things I know I’ll forget as soon as I slide that book back onto a bookshelf.
Can I get an amen?
And sometimes, I need to turn a corner in life, too. For all of the same reasons.
Health, is one corner I’ve been working on turning, lately. Now, I’ve worn down the edges of that particular curb, because, HELLO! I’ve been around it a time or ten.
But, this last six weeks have given me a greater desire to than I’ve ever had before. The mysterious ER visit last month, not-withstanding, I believe God is making it very clear that my beloved devil dogs, though permissible, are so not beneficial.
And so, I’m choosing the courageous route to change. Again. Because, I don’t know about you, but I find that wonderful things take place when I finally do make the turns of change.
Shedding of the old.
New horizons.
Shifts in perspective.
Appreciation for the journey.
It’s a process, turning a corner. When I put my turn indicator on, while driving, it’s not so that I can hear that annoying little clickety-clack over and over.
No.
It’s to alert the drivers around me of my intention. I’m letting them know that I intend to turn this car to the right (or left).
And, I’ve been flashing more than a few “turn indicators” in my life, lately. They haven’t all been met with acceptance or encouragement, either. And, that makes turning a corner all the harder.
But still worth the effort.
And I don’t have to do it alone.
I’m going be courageous and turn corners by grabbing hold of God’s unwavering strength.
Those little turned down corners, in things that I’ve read, remind me that something great happened on that page. And, I’m just sure that the turned corners in my health journey will prove to be just as significant.
Yes indeedy,
Are you a corner turner, too? What corners have you been turning down lately? In books or in life!
This is my final week of studying “Made To Crave” by Lysa TerKeurst over at Proverbs 31 Ministries Online Bible Studies. I have been changed by reading this book. And although I’m probably going to be “in process” for a while about the deeply buried issues that have been dug up during this study time, I am forever grateful. The opportunity to study amidst this community of Overcomers, 45,000 PLUS strong? A gift from God, Himself! We begin our next study of Wendy Blight’s “Living So That” on April 6th. Want to see what it’s all about?, Click here to do just that! And to see what some of the other final reflections were on this study, click the button below.
Missindeedy 
Amen!
We’ll get there mama!
I can always tell how much I loved a book by how many pages are turned down. I really miss that with my Kindle. It has bookmarks, but it’s just not the same as turning over that little paper corner! I love the quote from Lysa you chose above. My Made to Crave book is definitely one with many tucked corners and highlighted words :). I hope everything turned out ok at your ER visit, Missy!
Oh Candace, mine too! So many little corners turned down. Everything did turn out just fine with the ER visit – just gas and a pulled muscle. A scary combination over 40. 😉 Thank you for the encouragement!
There’s nothing better than a real book! I have an E-reader but it’s just not the same. You can’t turn down the corners! Loved your blog.
Thanks so much! I’ve tried the e-reader route exactly once. No bueno.
Totally a corner turner here!! Loved this post Missy!! But I always love your posts!! A great reminder of the different types of corners we can turn!!
Thank you Trish. XO Love that so many corner turners can unite! HA
Wonderful perspective on turn signals!! I like how you are aware that you are not alone and pretty soon we will be seeing lots of turning signals from our 45,000 strong!! 🙂
What a glorious thought, Valerie – the thought of seeing ALL of those signals… WOW!
Great minds to think alike or just love the same quotes! Love your heart and your writing. I always highlight, but love your idea of turning corners of all kinds 🙂
HA! Oh Erin, I think it’s pretty stinkin’ cool how God brings all of us corner turners together and bonds us as we move toward change. XO
Awesome! Keep at it on “turning the corner” in your health journey…it sounds like you are making good progress. I have loved this online Bible study and look forward to reading more of your posts in the next study, too!
Cindy
http://www.welltrainedmama.com
Thanks so much for the encouragement, Cindy.
I LOVE this, Missy!! You are a great writer! Thank you for encouraging me today with your words! 🙂
Your encouragement is so appreciated, Shelly. XO
Your words always just ring truth to me…
When are you writing your book? I want to be the first to buy it!
This comment? Made. My. Day. XO (You’ll be among the first to know. I promise.) 😉