GOD IS GOOD

I am feeling so blessed and so fortunate on this beautiful Sunday morning. I woke up to Thomas telling me goodbye as he headed to Sacrament meeting. Usually I hate being woken up, no matter the circumstance, but over these past few days, it's a blessing. AND I actually slept through the entire night!

As I laid there for a minute, I listened to the snow melting off of the roof and dripping down the gutter. I watched the sun sparkle through the blinds onto the wall. I realized, again, that my life had been spared this week. The car that hit me was a small one, but it could have been a big one! It could have been going fast and I could have been killed! This also led me to realize that both Thomas and I have had our lives spared over the past few years. We have both been through traumatic situations where the outlook could have easily been death.  

I don't know why we have had positive outcomes when so many others are not as fortunate, but I am grateful to my Heavenly Father for sparing us. We are far from perfect, yet we have learned so many valuable lessons over these past years that we needed to learn. It was tough, it still is tough, but in all honesty - I wouldn't take any of it back. 

It has taught me to appreciate the little things and the great people who are in my life. It has taught me to look for the good in others. It has taught me to forgive.  It has taught me to have patience in my trials. It has taught me to appreciate what I have right now (that especially is what snaps me out from my pity parties).

Thank you again to all of you who have checked in on me, prayed for me, and visited me in this time of need. You are keeping me positive and faithful...I have only had a few, brief moments of discouragement and I know that is because of your prayers that I snap right out of it. THANK YOU!

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PS Sometimes I look back at pictures of Thomas and I just months after we were married and think..."you have no idea what is coming...but thank you for being strong..."

December 2007