The Rough Draft

I decided to start a blog to record thoughts about life experiences. As I thought about what to call it, I thought about who I am. I am a daughter, a sister, a mother, a wife, a physical therapist, and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I have found as I progress through life that some of my earlier ideas about all sorts of things were either absolutely spot on, too simple, too complicated, not quite complete, or completely wrong. My experiences shape who I am and in turn influence those around me. I influence and am influenced by my family, loved ones, friends, coworkers, and associates.

I am the oldest of 4 siblings. Growing up, my mother used to tell me I was her "rough draft." She admitted making mistakes raising me as she had never raised a child before. I decided to call this blog "Editing the Rough Draft".  As I learn and live different experiences, I am constantly editing my earlier ideas and understanding. I am hopefully making them more authentic and true, with more feeling, depth, color, and texture. I am making my own mistakes and trying my best to correct the ones that are correctable. I associate with others and learn from them. I am inspired by the lives of those around me and strive to live like many of them.