scars and turn signals

i've had so many thoughts today that i felt compelled to share with the world… things about adventures that continue forever, turn signals, scars, etc.  my brains been somewhat of a jumbled up mess today, which I'm choosing to blame on the flu that i'm recovering from.

i've heard it said before 'don't be ashamed of scars, they're signs that healing has taken place'.  

i've heard quite a few people complain about scars in my lifetime, but i'm not gonna lie to you… i actually really like mine.  

i'm carrying bits of my life stories around with me…

things like:

* a concrete wall i ran into and split my chin open..

* a trailer hitch on the back of a truck that cut my leg open leaving me with a scar AND dent (maybe i should pay attention to where i walk, eh? i was just trying to go to the movies….)

* and the scar on my left arm from when i was in the hospital when i was three

funny, stupid, embarrassing, painful, etc they're scars and they're mine.  

they're part of who i am.  

they're how i got to where i am now.  

it's true about all of my physical scars and it's just as true about all of emotional scars, also.  

they're a part of me and they're signs of healing.  

i'm so thankful.  

and in conclusion -- turn signals: USE THEM. thanks.