Nancy Kuhuski

My dad had collapsed and was still in the hospital when my mom was diagnosed with Cancer. In the span of days my life was turned upside down. I was interrupted…

The pregnancy test was positive, and I wasn’t expecting to be pregnant again… I was interrupted…

3 months after having my son, I returned to a job I passionately loved, and God made it painfully obvious He was moving me on… I was interrupted…

At 1:30 this morning I was sitting in my son’s room rocking him. He had woken up not feeling well and was struggling to go back to sleep. I was tired and really needed sleep, knowing my alarm would be going off in just a couple hours… I was interrupted…

Life is full of interruptions, big and small. We don’t get to choose when or if they happen, but we do get to choose how we respond to them. Are they really interruptions or are they opportunities?

The combination of my parent’s health issues prompted a significant life change. We sold our house, resigned from our jobs, and moved our family several hours away into my parents’ home in a matter of weeks. What an adventure that year was. While one of the most difficult times of my life, caring for my dad and mom, through what would be the last year of my dad’s life, was full of precious memories and opportunity for meaningful times I treasure.

And what can I say… my son has been one of the best surprises of my life and has provided me great joy and ongoing opportunity to grow in almost every way!

Leaving what felt like my life’s work behind was deeply painful. But, just 1 week later, God dropped the opportunity to work 8 minutes from my home, doing something I loved, with much less intense time and energy demands, into my lap. As a mama of an infant, and just getting ready to start grad school, this new position was so very perfect and has been a rich blessing.

With each rock of the chair, I had a choice to make. I could stress out contemplating my lost sleep, or I could appreciate this moment for what it was… precious time snuggling my relaxed and content to be in my arms son, who was looking up at me trying to make me giggle, sharing his adorable toddler ramblings with me. With a very full day to come, I had been given an opportunity of unexpected time with him, albeit in the middle of the night!

Life interrupts us, but when we choose to seek the opportunity within it, our perspective changes. Remember, opportunity doesn’t = easy! Some interruptions are really hard, but I know I need Interruptions. They allow me to grow, to see beyond myself (I know – ouch), and to experience opportunity I would not have chosen if left up to me.

Where are you being interrupted? Is there opportunity in that interruption? Will you look for it? I would love to hear about where your are finding opportunity!

“You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.” Proverbs 19:21