"I Will Never..."

The last month I've really reflected on my life. Yes, it's going to be one of those updates. I can't really help it, sorry. I will start off with some exciting news that most of you probably already know about. Cameron recieved a job offer from SkyWest Airlines to start sometime this Spring. They have tossed around some tentative dates and he also has been put on a "short call" list. If someone drops out or what not they can call him and put him in the next available class date. They have never forloughed a pilot so they are very careful about only hiring the pilots they need. That's why no set date. Anyway, exciting to have been extended the offer. We will wait oh so not patiently for a phone call ;)

Like I was saying before, I've been reflecting. Have any of you ever said, "I will never do ___(fill in the blank)"? Well, I have. And if any of you know me well enough you will know how that has backfired most of the time.
The first time I can really remember was when I was a teenager. For some reason my Dad and I were talking about volkswagons. I had decided right then and there, for another odd reason, that "I would never drive a volkswagon". And I told my Dad as much. He even went as far as to have me write it down. I told him he would never be able to keep the paper.
Guess what my first car was. Yup, a volkswagon. AND he kept the letter. I believe he still has it tucked away in a drawer somewhere.
The next instance (that I can remember) is when I was getting ready to apply to colleges. I was looking into church schools and my best friend's mom was telling my mother about one in Idaho. Again, I uttered those dreaded words that pretty much mean I'm GOING to do it. "I will never go to school in Idaho." I dont have to tell you what college I graduated from.
You think I would have learned my lesson by now. But oh no, I hadn't.
Not too long after I joined the Latter-Day Saint Church, I was talking with friend about being a stay-at-home mom. It is suggested that mom's stay home to be with their children. The church understands that there is a need for some moms to work outside the home and these women are not shunned but it is suggested that a mom who stays home is best for our children. My thinking was that my mom was a working mom and I have always thought my sister and I turned out alright (no comments needed on this point, thank you). So came, "I will never be a stay-at-home mom..." I met my husband, matured and realized the importance of a stay-at-home mom. Thus, here I am today.
I met Cameron's family. He and the rest of his siblings are homeschooled. "I could never homeschool..." Time went on and talk of Cameron's dreams of being an airline pilot found us talking about the pro's of homeschooling. We'd be able to travel whenever and with his schedule he would be home for a week at a time, maybe two. We wouldn't be stuck to the kids public school schedules. I entertained the idea because it seemed so far in the future. Not as far as I thought.
Other ideas have come up. Ideas that I said "I could/would never...". sO I guess you all can be on the watch for those ;)
 I just think that's it interesting that my life is full of things that I never thought I could or would do. But if I had stuck to my words, for one, I probably never would have learned how to drive :) and two, I wouldn't have the life I have today. It isn't perfect, it isn't all roses. It's frustrating, and boring, and stressful, but it's wonderful.
 Wow, I just reread that and it sounds really cheesy. Sorry. I'm reading a book that has some dramatic word usage and it must be rubbing off.
Through all of this it is VERY obvious that the Lord has a sense of humor. I can just see it. He must laugh everytime I say that phrase and think, "Oh you won't? We'll see about that". I have learned mass amounts of information from each of these "nevers". About what is important in life, about me, about the Lord.
Even though it has been a good experience, and I'm sure it's not over, I'll be picking my words a little more carefully from here on out...and going through every converstation I've ever had in my life trying to figure out what "I will never" be doing next.
I guess what my hope is from this update is that we will keep an open mind about things. We never know what will make us into better people, what will teach us, what will help us understand, what Heavenly Father's will is for us.