Okay, yes I know I am behind in my daily picture. I have a file full of them and just need to sit down and get caught up. But, as I sit here I feel called to write about something else today. You see today's sermon was all about following God's path even in unimaginable circumstances. Pastor Tom pointed out that God has a plan for our life, but that Satan also has a plan for our life and we need to know and understand that. As I look back on my life I have been so blessed. I have parents that raised me to love the Lord and showed me what it means to love unconditionally. I was given opportunities that many do not receive and graduated college to get a job that I love in education. God allowed me to meet my soul mate back in elementary school, go to high school together and get married. Then God showed me what it is to truly trust and have faith. We have had some trials and God brought us through. Now that I look back, I can see how Satan attacked and tried to have Rob and I follow his plan. Yet, I cannot express my gratitude that God gave us angels that encouraged and lifted us up to show us that God truly was in control. Looking back on the last 5 years, it almost feels like someone else's life. I do admit that at times I was just trying to survive eachday, but how amazing is it that God had a bigger plan? How humbling is it that? We have come so far and I take nothing for granted.
Today I had an amazing day with my family. We went to CA Adventure and the day could not have been more perfect. We always take the boys chairs/strollers and use the "special assistance" pass. Because of that we are surrounded by people who also have "issues" of some sort. I was brought to tears as I sat next to a mentally handicapped teenager and watched her with her dad and how they interacted. She was so excited to see the Playhouse Disney show and her dad was so sweet and patient with her. I then looked down at my husband and children and felt so incredibly blessed. Sometime I feel the future is so scary, but at that moment I felt peace, look how far we have come. God has brought us through some of the lowest points of my life and look at the miracles I get to love and be with everyday. No matter what the future has I get to have days like today. Lately, I have been somewhat emotional. I feel like FB is an amazing tool to connect and support people you know and love and complete strangers. I am friends with many other TSC moms and other parents with children with severe physical and mental obstacles. I hurt for these people who right now are where we were two and a half years ago. Fearing for their child's life and what the future may or may not hold. I wish there was a way to ease their pain and feel the peace that I felt today. I wish others could be friends with some of these amazing moms who are fighting for their kids. I wish they could see their strength and faith. Both most of all, I wish they could understand that everyday is a blessing. It was a 'ah-ha' moment to know that Satan has his own plan. My prayer is that I continue on the path God wants me to be on, learning from those around me and growing into the person, wife, mom, daughter and friend that God wants me to be. Thank you to the many that inspire me daily.
