karin dancy

While chatting with a friend over tea, I recently referred to life by its well-earned nickname.

Definitely Maybe.

We were comparing notes on how we can count on life being unpredictable. Life can deliver glad surprises one moment, and blindside us with “What, wait?!” moments the next. Simply put, life definitely brings -and springs – maybes with each passing day.

I’ve had my fair share of experiencing Definitely Maybe, and I’m certain more uncertain moments will come on this side of eternity. Moments like …

Planning to have two kids max with my sweet husband … and then receiving the best surprise blessing ever when God gave us our third kiddo deeeep in our 40s.

Expecting to help nurse my sweet mama back to health after a nasty fall … only to lose her unexpectedly after weeks and weeks of care.

Squirming whenever my late dad told wild stories he imagined due to cognitive decline … and feeling deeply grateful he never forgot who I was in the process.

Definitely Maybe usually pushes us out of our comfort zones. It reminds us that life isn’t always black and white; rather, it’s often colorful and keeps us guessing. And, it certainly stretches our ability to live with ambiguity.

While challenging for sure, let’s stay open to life’s predictably unpredictable moments. Definitely Maybe can bring uncomfortable uncertainty and, yes, even tough times. But, can it create adventure, dreams, and beautiful moments, too?

Definitely Maybe.

Your Turn:
What Definitely Maybe moments are most meaningful to you?