Memorabilia, Memories, Molding

So today I've been doing a "Spring" cleaning project with my cramped, unorganized closet. I came across a box full of memorabilia. In this box there were missionary journals, lots of photos from high school and young adult days, my days as a youth in the church, and photos from all the military friends I've made, etc. Looking through some of the photos made me sad, others made me laugh out loud, and most offered sweet fond memories. There are just some years in my life I would never, ever want to live over. Other years that were sweet and brought much joy and happiness. All in all, walking down memory lane has made my heart tender to know that all the time I was being "molded" into who I am today. I love who I am today. I am not perfect, but I have peace, joy, and love in my life. I wouldn't want it any other way. I finally know who I am, and am becoming a better person with each passing day. I'm grateful for all of life's experiences that have been molding me, and the ones that will continue... it's a life long process. When it's all over I hope we can all look back on our beautiful, wonderful lives and feel like we made a difference. Feel like we came, did, and learned what we were supposed to learn. It will be worth every heartache, every stumbling block, every "cross" we are called to carry because we will have become like HIM. "Walk" down memory lane some time, see how far you've come and the priceless wisdom you've gained through life's experiences. The phrase older and wiser makes so much sense. If we knew the things we know now, maybe we wouldn't have been such idiotic teenagers, or made such foolish youthful choices, but it's all part of the learning process. My wish is that my children will be better than I was. I think we all wish for that. What are we being "molded" into...I believe it is something divine.