Ashlee's broken arm, hitting a deer, 3 police tickets for various driving and parking mistakes, Parker getting Salmonella poisoning, Richard's deployment, losing Mona, Richard getting laid off, and our Honda stolen and trashed I still feel so blessed. I was having a pity party the other day and a good friend told me that even though we have been faced with a lot of trials and heartache all at once, we are still being blessed and that things could have been or could be worse. I am so grateful for the reassurance that I know the Lord is not going to give me anything I cannot handle. In all of these trials the outcome could have been different, Ashlee could have needed surgery, the deer could have totally our SUV< the tickets could have increased our car insurance, Parker's hospitalization could have been longer, Richard's deployment could be longer than a year or to Iraq, Lucky could have died too, I could have been unemployed making our situation really hard, and the thieves that stole Richards car could have come to our home and stolen from us again, or Richard could have been hurt chasing the car down. These are only a few scenarios that could have happened. It helps to take a look and find reasons on why we are going through all of this, but I am comforted to know that we are still blessed and that no matter what happens in this life, my family is eternal. I love this picture of my eternal family. I find peace in knowing that I do have a testimony of this gospel and that in the hereafter my family will be together. I wanted to take a moment and tell my husband who secretly reads our blog faithfully how much I love him and that all though times I can be a bit of a monster I am grateful that he is forgiving and loves me unconditionally.I am along for the eternal ride of our marriage, sometime it is smooth and other times rocky, but I would still pick you to enjoy this ride they call marriage! I want my children to know that they all play an important role in our family. Dani, Ashlee and Parker you are all my love and my life! I also want to let my parents, Heather and Cody, and Jaymi know that I love them and the love and guidance that they show shines through. I am so blessed to have a wonderful support system of extended family members also. I am blessed with friends that forgive me for my short comings and that lend support on level that cannot be described. When you take a moment and look at the big picture you may not know right off hand why things are thrown your way, but one thing is for sure, I would do it all again and wouldn't change any of the things we have or are being faced with, because in the end, we will be blessed and stronger...
3 comments:
Stephanie...you are an amazing woman!! That was one of the most touching posts I have ever read. I have a lot to learn from you! Even though you guys have been through so much, you have the courage to remain positive and strong. What a beautiful example and testimony! We love you very much!
You guys have been through a lot but what a learning experience and a new outlook on life. We are blessed in so many ways it's sometimes hard to look past the bad stuff that's been happening. I loved this post! I wish my husband secretly read our post :) Remember I'm always here if you need anything!
Steph,
your awsome, you know that one day those events will be so funny, I almost had to laugh because it could be a comedy movie.
I wish I lived closer to you so that we could hang out more.
Nes
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