Care to share? Anyone perhaps always wanted to be an astronaut? Professional footballer? Rat brains specialist?

This is just fun fantasy. Unless of course, you're currently working towards it for yourself.

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Ewen
1689 LBCF
Assemblies of God Bible College
Singapore

First ambition (during high school): Lawyer or constitutional scholar.
Ambition during college: Seminary professor

Last thing I ever wanted to do: Be a missionary in Africa or an American Baptist minister.
Second least attractive option: Running an old folks community.

[September 1 was the 12th anniversary of my tenture at Atherton Baptist Homes, a continuing care community for 350 seniors in four levels of care ranging from residential living to skilled nursing, following 22 years as an American Baptist minister]

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Dennis E. McFadden, Ex Mainline Baptist (in Remission)
Atherton Baptist Homes, CEO
First Baptist Church of Alhambra, Member, Transformation Ministries (CA)

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Since Kindergarten I liked girls, and my highest goal was to be (and still is) a husband and father. Now having been ensconced in Reformed Theology, it has made that goal all the more desired, etc.

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Josh Hicks, Chloë's Dad
Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church, RPCGA
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It is God that multiplies our sorrows.... God, as a righteous Judge, does it, which ought to silence us under all our sorrows; as many as they are, we have deserved them all, and more: nay, God, as a tender Father, does it for our necessary correction, that we may be humbled for sin, and weaned from the world by all our sorrows; and the good we get by them, with the comfort we have under them, will abundantly balance our sorrows, how greatly soever they are multiplied. - Matthew Henry

Lawyer. Wanted to be a lawyer when I was little, then switched to other professions. Renewed my desire in High School but it again faded and appeared very unlikely due to academic performance.

Then, in early 2006, I was in the shower (i did my serious thinking in the shower at the time) and for some reason I concluded that I had to be a lawyer. Assuming I pass the bar, here in a year I'll be one.

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Andrew DeShazo
Husband of Kathryn
Father of Phillip-Giles B. DeShazo
Deacon
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN
"From out of the depth of unbroken Infinfity arose the Question, "Who am I?" And to that Question there is the answer, "I am God!" -Meher Baba, died 1969.

"I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Christ, died 33 AD, ressurected three days later.

I wanted to be a sports writer, 'cause they get into hockey games for free! I did write some sports and that morphed into generalized journalism and public affairs. Way back, I also saw news reports of people working on wildfires and thought, that looks like fun. My quals for that are still up to date!

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JWithnell
Member Bethel OPC
Virginia
http://learningyesican.blogspot.com/

It's kind of a long story, and hopefully I won't get too into it, but it's hard not to.

From the time I was 9 or 10 I wanted to be a professional orchestral musician, playing viola. I wanted to go on to get a doctorate in music performance. This was my ambition all the way up until I graduated high school/freshman year of college. Near the end I was starting to have doubts because though I had the talent and the work ethic (actually, I probably worked too hard), I was getting so stressed out and I knew that that would not change after college because in this business you have to have several different gigs in order to make a living out of it, and teach private lessons. Secondly, I have an obsessive personality and I was really letting myself love music more than God. I know one can be a professional musician and still put it in its proper place in relationship to God, but I can't. Third, I was given little to no counsel on how to deal with the cost of college, so I hadn't even thought about how I was going to pay for it. My private teacher, who is an orchestral musician herself, said that I *must* pay for it as I go because if I take it all out on loans I will have to get a job at a bank or something in order to keep up with the payments and I wouldn't be able to use my degree. Paying as I go was what I wanted to do but I didn't have the slightest clue how I was going to accomplish that. And as the reality of marriage to my then boyfriend became more immanent, I somehow planned to be married and homeschool kids while having this career without thinking about how I would do it. It would have been possible because many orchestras have their rehearsals at night, but it would have put lots of strain on my family. Also, if the orchestra near me didn't hire me, I would have to pick up and move to any of the other 49 states to have a job (there is probably only about 2 orchestras per state in which you can make a living off of). Definitely not something I can expect to make my husband do at the drop of hat.

So, now I have the *loveliest* career EVER as a homemaker!!!! and hopefully I will have little ones soon! My life is so much better as a result of not going down that path. I'm so glad I decided to be a college dropout housewife instead! Though I got, and still get, the hugest amount of grief from parents, relatives, friends, music mentors, etc for doing this...

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Megan Meisberger
River Hills Community Church - EFCA (yes... same as charliejunfan)
Janesville, WI

Wife of matt.meisberger

<---- Naming my first son after him. My husband was saved while reading Religious Affections.

I always wanted to teach English (literature, really). I got my degree, and I've taught public, private, and home-school coop literature and grammar off and on for nearly ten years. Hopefully it will all come in handy when we homeschool Grace (Lord willing).

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Anna
Wife of Tim/Marrow Man
Louisville, KY
Member of Midlane Park Presbyterian (Associate Reformed Presbyterian)

When I was 12, I decided I wanted to teach chemistry at the college level. During junior high and high school, I bounced around between other, equally geeky careers -- hardware engineer, software engineer, lawyer, astrophysicist... I decided to go the history professor route 20 minutes before I left the house to sign my transfer admission agreement with the UC advisor, and I've been working on that ever since. I had kinda expected to be in the middle of a Ph.D. program by now, but I wouldn't trade seminary (especially my seminary) for the world. Even if it is in SoCal.

(Of course, what I'm working on and what will be could turn out to be two entirely different things. But right now I'm a student.)

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Jennifer Petrik
Member, Grace Reformation Church
Associate Member, Escondido Reformed Baptist Church
Student, Westminster Seminary California (M.A.H.T.)
Woodland/Escondido, CA
per caliginem

Through the years I wanted to be an astronaut, NBA player, marine biologist, and a radiologist.

Now I enjoy being a computer programmer, but still consider seminary.

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Taylor W. Otwell, Husband to Abigail
Member, Fellowship Bible Church
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Family Blog

I wanted to be a mad scientist and blow things up in a lab. I accomplished that one when I was 12 and moved on (actually, outside--Mom wouldn't have me doing stuff in the house).

I also wanted to be a diver, and became a certified SCUBA diver at the same age. I eventually went on to become an instructor.

I wanted to fly aerobatics, and managed to do that too in my 20s.

I wanted to sail on the Pacific ocean in a boat I built--yup, pulled that one off too.

So I guess I'm a tremendous success.

One thing, though: I never, ever, wanted to be a lawyer. My Dad, uncle, grandfather, and many cousins were all lawyers. Nope, not for me. I did everything I could to avoid it until it caught me from behind.

So, there was one childhood dream dashed to pieces. . . .

(BTW, I like what I now do a lot)

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Raymond Victor Bottomly
Providence Reformed Baptist Church, Tacoma, WA

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From when I was just a little guy, I have always wanted to be a husband. I distinctly remember when I was like 8 or 9 and praying for the family's evening meal, and I specifically asked God for a beautiful wife some day. My family laughed at me under their breaths. And still I desire a wife and to be a godly, sensitive, loving, protecting, providing, and self-sacrificing husband. Y niños tambien.

When I was about 11 or 12 I wanted to be an animal biologist because of watching guys like Steve Irwin and Jeff Corwin. I have always loved animals and couldn't think of a cooler way to make a living than catching and working with critters.

After a couple of years I wanted to be a professional gamer. I.e. Loser. Then I got a life and over time I have concluded that I want to be in vocational ministry.

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Calvinistic Baptist
Ukiah, California
To follow Christ was the best decision God made for me!

I wanted to be a race car driver till I was about 13. Then I discovered flower power and wanted to be a free love flower child. You know the Hope crowd back then that would sing the Coca-Cola song, I'd like to teach the world to sing In perfect harmony....


Then I wanted to become a drop out. I had no aspirations. I was a worse fool than I am today. Well maybe.

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R. Martin Snyder
1689er
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"Our object should not be to have scripture on our side but to be on the side of scripture; and however dear any sentiment may have become by being long entertained, so soon as it is seen to be contrary to the Bible, we must be prepared to abandon it without hesitation."
William Symington

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As a child I had two dreams 1) Playing football for the Oklahoma Sooners and 2) being a professional wrestler (yes, of the wwf variety). Now, my goal/dream/whatever is to graduate and to use my degree in something.

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Chris Bryant
Attending Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), McKinney, TX
Member of Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA), Tulsa, OK
M.A.R., WTS/Redeemer Seminary, Dallas, TX (in progress)

When I was young I wanted to be a teacheror an oceanographer. As a teen I didn't really think much about it.

My only real ambition in life now is to raise up godly children who are responsible and love the Lord. This might sound hokey, but I read in Proverbs 31:11 The heart of her husband trusts in her and he will have no lack of gain. Since the day I read that verse that is what I have wanted to be. That has been one of my goals and as much as I fall down and stumble I pray the Lord will make me that.

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Mindy
Happy to be a member of Eagle Heights Presbyterian Church, where the Lord brought me to salvation, and where my life was changed completely!
Wife to Brad
Mom to Taylor, William, Leah and Julia
By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Proverbs 24:3-4

First mine was to be Bruce Lee, then it was to be James Dean, and now John Owen

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~ Charles Stephen Barribeau ~
Christ Presbyterian Church , OPC (They sing alot of Psalms!)
Original Westminster Standards (I need to study more...)
The Puritans were best! Also... I NEED TO READ MORE!!!
Philipians1:29(KJV) For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

Janesville, Wisconsin (In the fellowship of Bob Vigneault and Matt+Megan Meisberger)

Oh, sorry, missed the part about our "ongoing ambitions."

Currently, my fantasy is to hand out samples at Costco or to be a greeter at Walmart.

I'd like to start a mini farm to grow some of our own food. When we leave NJ, the place where we settle will be big enough to attempt this without annoying the neighbors.

I would also like to have a garage with a pit, a lift, and proper filters and ventilation to restore old vehicles or at least keep mine running until I can't drive anymore.

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Rich Koster
1689'er
Browns Mills NJ USA
Often Goofy Reformed Eccentric
Romans 7:14-25

Go for the handing out samples at Costco. Everyone loves those people.

James Dean? Do you mean he who is affectionately called Jimmy Dean, the sausage guy? That would be a pretty sweet progression of interests

So here is Charlie:

to to

You're young, Andrew. No sausage.

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Norm
IA PCA

In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will. Ephesians 1:4-5

Lame.

Me too. From as early as I can remember, all I wanted was to be married with a family. Oh, and I wanted to be a doctor. God saw fit to bless me with a large family; he also spared all of you, since "Dr. Rich" would not have been a good thing .

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Rich Brown
Deacon/Webmaster
Aisquith PCA
Parkville, MD

Secret Agent, Rock Star, Kung Fu Master, Pot Farmer... in that order, none of which I attained unto, nor for which do I retain any aspirations. Wanted to be a fisherman, did that, got that T-shirt, and want no more of it. Thought about merchant seaman, but am too much of a homebody and desirous of a family for that to ever have worked. Being a husband and father were always present in my thinking.

Now I'm a ne'er-do-well jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none plying my hand at about my umpteenth career path in a seemingly vain attempt to provide for my family. Present ambitons are to be content with whatsoever the Lord ordains for me, find out what I want to be when I grow up, and be a better son to my Father, husband to my wife, and father to my children.

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Brad
Member- Eagle Heights PCA
Winchester, VA

Pro 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD.

Isa 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Honestly? My greatest ambition right now is to:
1) Be a godly man
2) And a good husband/father (someday in the not-too-distant future.)

I also feel a strong calling to teaching. I would love to go on to seminary and grad school after college and teach American History at the university level, but that's a lot of time and money. I would also be thrilled to teach high school history courses at a good classical school.

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Ben Franks

I attend: Ketoctin Covenant Presbyterian Church (OPC)
in Purcellville, Virginia
I'm a member of: Heartland Community Church (PCA)
in Wichita, Kansas
I blog here (along with my Dad): http://rrfranks.blogspot.com/
And I'm a student here: www.phc.edu

"Remember the speeches we have spoken so often over our mead, when we raised boast on the bench, heroes in the hall, about hard fighting. Now may the man who is bold prove that he is."-Aelfwine at the Battle of Maldon

Growing up, I wanted to play football for the Sooners and then the Rams. Instead, I discovered women and bit that stupid apple.

Things are great. Life has turned out real well. I have everything I need and desire nothing more. What I'm really looking forward to in the immediate future is receiving the bible I ordered in the mail.

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David
PCA
Richardson, Texas

Saving faith is an immediate relation to Christ, accepting, receiving, resting upon Him alone, for justification, sanctification, and eternal life by virtue of God's grace.
--C.H. Spurgeon

If I ever had childhood ambitions they have since been long forgotten. Now I just want to be a good christian father and husband.

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Josh Taylor
Verde Valley Reformed Chapel, OPC
Cottonwood, AZ

This is fun. Josh would be the Rat Brains specialist.
Me? I had the desire and evidently the talent to become a Professional Bowler. I guess the one thing I lacked was $upport or the knowledge of how to do it.

I lived for baseball as a kid, but that died somewhere.
I played drums for awhile and would still like to play, but when I saw real drummers, I recognized my skill level and now enjoy watching. Virgil Donati
I come from a family of teachers and find that I really do like teaching, but it wasn't until I was introduced to Reformed Theology that I thought I ever had anything to teach. Now, I find that being introduced to Reformed Theology shows me how far I've yet to go before I am able to teach
New-found interests? Landscaping and woodworking.

Reading VictorBravo's post was inspirational.

-----Added 10/22/2009 at 08:41:49 EST-----

Just for the fun of it, here's another vid of Donati

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Donald P. Grubb
theol46@embarqmail.com

Berean Baptist Church, Mansfield, OH
Mansfield, OH

John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing.
The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.

I actually achieved my childhood ambitions and formal training . . .which was to be a classical ballet dancer, which eventually led to a lucrative career as a choreographer, teacher, and director of my own school and producer of theatrical productions of that art.

Thing is, in my 30's, I was shown by the grace of God that my realized dreams and successes were ungodly and vanity at best, and that there was a better "show" (testimony) for me to share with the world. . . and that was the reality of the love and righteousness of Jesus Christ for His own!

So I guess I can say I have experienced the desires of my heart . . .more than I ever deserved or expected . . . thanks to my Lord and Savior who has provided me with physical, material, and spiritual blessings beyond measure!

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Ronda Rush
Church of the Redeemer
Independent Reformed
California


" . . .It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.'" Matthew 4:4

Mountain man... Still working on it...

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John
Member
Christ Presbyterian Church (OPC)
Salt Lake City, Utah
www.christpres.net

I wanted to be the starting third baseman on the New York Mets. I was actually a very good ballplayer. Good speed, strong arm, soft hands in the field, and I could hit for power. Unfortunately, my home life was one of turmoil and constant moving. I never got to play organized ball regularly until my junior year in high school. By then it was too late to make a good impression. Oh, what could have been!

I settled for being a salesperson. I've sold rental uniform services, personal hygiene products, ladies feminine hygiene removal service for businesses (yes, your read it right), and recently specialty maintenance products (drain maintenance and industrial lubrication). It's a far cry from Citi-Field in Flushing, Queens but its a living.

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Bill Brown
Elder
Reformed Baptist
Maryland

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I wanted to be a professor of History while in high school, but after being in college, I realized that I was really more suited to a 8-5 job, where I could leave the work at work. I worked in my college's library and in their archive and I decided to go to grad school. Because of personal and family reasons, it was necessarily for me to stay in the area after graduating, so I worked in my local town records office (which I really liked) and now I'm working as the local reference librarian (which I love.) I'm hoping to be free to leave and go to grad school in a few years - its still my ambition to be an academic librarian or archivist, but we'll see.

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Kathleen M
nondenominational
Montana

My ambition was to retire by the age of 30 and laze around. God had other ideas and from 30 to 35 I was working harder than anyone I know for no money...

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Paul
No denomination, affiliated with FIEC
"Deliver me from worldly dispositions, for I am born from above and destined for glory" - Valley of Vision
"They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation" - Peter

Starting pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Nathan Tyler
Reformed Baptist
University of Toronto (Student: Hons. B.A. in Philosophy)
Ontario, Canada

1689'er

http://nathantyler.wordpress.com

I am not aware of any goals I ever set for myself. I would probably have been considered passive rebellious as a child and never looked past the day I was in. From lack of application, I wound up in the Navy where I did 26 years. I was forced into retirement as a chief petty officer due to cutbacks. Upon return to my hometown I fell into a job as a rural mail carrier until health forced me into disability. I can truly say I never set out to achieve anything, just walked into whatever came next.

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Thomas Mann
Deacon, Community Baptist Church
Coleman, Texas

Childhood- QB for OSU, airline pilot, butcher, astronaut, pro-cyclist

Now- I just wanna tell people about Jesus

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Joseph F Scibbe
Chaplain Assistant
Chapel of Wings Ft Rucker Al
Ephesians 1:4-7, 1 Thessalonians 2:8, Romans 12:1-2
Titus 2:2 - But you, teach what accords with sound doctrine.

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My childhood ambition was to become a programmer. I'm well on my way to achieving that goal, but ever since becoming a Christian, I haven't been so sure that's what I want, or at least, want exclusively. I would really love to be a theologian and/or writer. I love to both learn about God and write, so I think those would go together well. And maybe I could even program the next ebook reader on which to read my works.

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David
Assemblies of God
Mackay, Queensland, Australia