Did I imagine that Nathan would enter a career in Law Enforcement six years ago when we first started dating? Absolutely not. When he was offered a position as a Sheriff's Deputy last December, it was certainly one of those hands life dealt us that caught us a little by surprise. We decided to take the opportunity and run with it. After all, who knew where it was going to take us? Today, I sat in the audience and watched as my husband walked across a stage at Mary Washington University and completed his Law Enforcement Basic Training, and proud doesn't even begin to cover how I felt about it. My heart is literally full of pride, love, and downright admiration for him. If there is one thing I can say about Nathan, it is that he is deserving. He works hard for everything he has in his life and his completion of the Academy is no exception.
So yes, while life would certainly be easier if we could determine the exact paths we take or where we end up, the reality is sometimes we find ourselves in much better places, or realizing goals we didn't know we had. And that's what makes it so fun.
