Whether we choose to acknowledge it or not, fate is always in play no matter how much you plan or prepare. The key to not getting caught up in a current or perceived circumstance is knowing that everything is a fragment of fate. What you see or experience is only a snippet of the final plot to the story. When I decided to move from South Carolina back to my home state of Virginia, I planned every detail, with some things being done two months in advance. One would think that it would be smooth sailing right? Not so much! Although I thank God that I had done most of the leg work ahead of time, there were so many surprises and inconveniences along the way. However, because I am extremely organized and had set a number of things in motion, the impact of the surprises and inconveniences were minimal. I’m not saying that it didn’t take a toll on my mental and physical health, but it was less devastating than it could have been had I not been organized.
As a Christian and woman of deep faith I know that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose (Romans 8:28), so during this whole process I simple waited to see what God had in store for me on the other side of this! Did I cry on the journey? Yes I did! Matter of fact, I had a complete meltdown at DMV when I tried to get my driver’s license and my vehicle registration, and the woman said my name on the birth certificate does not match my married name, therefore I need to show my marriage license to verify how I became a ‘Mason.’ Wow! What a shocker. I was sixteen years old when I got married and I kept the name after my divorce. You mean to tell me that the fact that I have a current license and a social security card that verifies my last name, I still need to show my marriage license to switch from one state to another? But God! I am so grateful for all the steps that I took to minimize the stress of my move, which allowed me to be patient with the necessary paperwork to make it official. Praise God for always having my back and giving me the understanding and wherewithal to know that everything in life is truly a fragment of fate!