Once upon a time I wanted to be a healer. I studied diligently, got into a good med school and studied there for four years. When I was just one year away from obtaining my degree, I got married because my father had found a good match for me and I took his advice, put my Studies on hold and get married.
I never completed my course and instead became a mom to three brilliant children. All are now successful in their lives and are wonderful parents.
The purpose of this story is to express my gratitude to my late father who was instrumental in my marriage and found a perfect match for me. Right now I could’ve been a doctor but instead I was a stay at home mom, looked after my family, treated their illnesses, and earned the gratitude of my family and friends for giving them the right advice at the right time concerning medical issues.
What life holds in store for us, we can never tell but whatever happened in my life was best for me!

Your prompt for #JusJoJan the 14th and Stream of Consciousness Saturday is: “once upon a time.” Start your post with “Once upon a time,” then write whatever comes to you, whether it be fact or fiction. Have fun!

Written for JusJoJan and SoCS, hosted by Linda
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what beautiful life choices you made
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Thanks Deb. I feel it was destiny, but it worked well for me
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It started with, once upon a time and ended with happily ever after for you. Lovely Sadje 💖
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Thanks a lot Radhika. Good to see you back. How are you my friend?
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Am good Sadje. Work is keeping me busy, so I am not able to post or read others work regularly.
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Take care my friend
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I am so delighted that your once upon a time had a happy ending for you. Life is full of sliding doors….I have a but …. But I will not use it.
A pleasure to read this post Sadje my dear friend 💜
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Thanks Willow. I’ve always believed that everything happens for a reason. And long time ago, I’ve decided not to regret any decisions I took regarding my life.
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That’s the only way to cope with what might have beens 💜💜
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Yes, indeed. 💕
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💜💜💜
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Sometimes life gives us hard choice. Right now… my life is also swinging between getting married and my carrer.
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Yes indeed, a difficult decision. I hope you make the right one. Sorry I found your comment in spam so the late reply.
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I agree! Life is unpredictable but we must take it in stride 💕
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Yes, very much so.
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It’s so heart warming when someone is happy and grateful for where they are in life…🤍
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Thanks Destiny
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You are abundantly blessed Sadje!!
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I am. Thank you so much
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You are most welcome!!
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🥰🥰🥰
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Bouquets!!
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🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
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For me, there’s no better gift than to give time and love and attention to your family Sadje. A true blessing your father bestowed upon you. Good for you and what a blessing your Dad was! 💗
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Thanks my friend. I agree with you 100%. He was a very wise man
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You’re so welcome Sadje… Very wise for sure! ❣️
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Thank you so much for your kind words
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I just had exactly this same conversation with someone about MY life. I was going to go to medical school, found out I was pregnant, didn’t pursue that, had 8 children, and now can’t imagine how my life would have looked if I had pursued a career instead of a family. Great post.
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Thanks a lot Sally. Yes fate/ life steps in to change our direction and we follow.
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The road less traveled…
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Indeed. Thanks Maggie
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Life has a habit of steering us in the right direction. I always wanted to be a mum, it is the greatest job in the world.
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Yes, you’re so right Diana. Being a mom is a very tough, yet rewarding job
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Being a mom is far better and there are more rewards! xo
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You’re so right my friend
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Destiny indeed ❤
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Thanks Angela
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It’s great that you love the way your life turned out. Have you ever wanted to go back to finish your degree? Love your happy ending
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I thought of doing it many times but something always came up. Then I have up on the idea as I saw it was not meant to be.
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I was just talking about this to my daughter. Much respect to you Sadje and I know your children are better because of the decisions
You made.
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Thanks a lot Belladonna.
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You’re welcome!
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🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏼
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All is as it was meant to be. Very heartwarming story with a fantastic ending that is really still going ❤
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Thanks a lot Jill. Yes I think coming to terms with our lot in life brings us contentment.
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A loving post abundant in gratitude. Beautiful! 💗
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Thank you so much Michele. 💖🫶🏼
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It’s simply amazing the detours life can take, and the blessings that arise because of them at times! 💞💞💞
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Yes, it is indeed so. What we think will happen is never what does.
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If you ate happy, then it was the right decision
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Thanks Deb. I am happy with my life.
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It’s meant to be 🙂
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I agree my friend. Thanks
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Sounds like you graciously live the life you have been given.
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I try my friend. Thanks
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The best thing your father gave you is your positive outlook and that sustains you, your family, and your friends ❤️
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Aww. You’re so kind my dear friend
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It’s you who are kind and supportive 💕
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🥰😻😍
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I am glad it all worked out wonderfully for you!
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Many thanks my dear friend
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You are most welcome.
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❤️❤️❤️
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