I've watched family and friends go through life altering situations; cancer, sickness, losing a loved one, a miscarriage, divorce, rape, theft and more. The things you can't believe are evening happening. The situations you wish you could wake up from and realize it was just a bad dream.
The key words there are: go through. Because even the situations that make us question if we can go on any longer are the same ones we make it through. We come out on the other end stronger and more awake than we were before.
I hate to admit that I haven't been going to church much lately but this passed Sunday I went and felt, as I usually do, welcomed home.
I read something during the praise that said, the circumstances we ask God to change are often the same circumstances God is using to change us. (Max Lucado)
In difficult and trying situations I always wonder if God gives certain situations to people because he knows they can handle them. I also remember that in all things he has a reason.
I usually don't write or talk about God but when I can't make sense of the craziness of this life and can't answer the why I leave it in His hands.
After all this I know there are so many things to be thankful for. After all Thanksgiving is right around the corner.
1. My sisters. I couldn't get through motherhood or life without them.
2. My mother-in-law. She has the biggest giving heart. And she cleaned the whole house today!
3. The right to vote. Because at one point in time women didn't even have the choice to vote. Today we have a voice and an opportunity.
4. My husband. His perseverance and patience amazes me.
5. My job. There's days that's crazy too but I love that I continue to learn, do new things and keep my creativity flowing through design.
The list will go on.
I urge you to count your blessings. Even just a few. Especially in times of struggle and despair.
Keep loving. Xoxo
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