"Cause what if your blessings come through raindrops
What if your healing comes through tears
What if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know you're near
What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise"
2012 has been a year of trial and difficulty for us in multiple ways, and yet God has provided encouragement and purpose throughout it. Its the most curious thing to me that happiness and encouragement has remained constant within us despite very difficult moments. I've found God reminding me of the fullness I have around me in the moments when the lost is what I'm seeing.
2012 has been a year of me learning patience and what it means to ask for and accept help. I know my blog posts of late of rambled on continuously about a spirit of thankfulness, but I simply can't seem to describe it differently. I'm blown away with how God has so intricately and timely placed events together and surrounded me with the family he has.
Josh has developed into such a leader for our home and constantly finds a way to make me smile. I never could have imagined marriage being as good as it is. Late night movie marathons, crack of dawn early morning talks, playful moments with our puppies, tickles and kisses over gut wrenching laughs about absolutely nothing have filled me with a contentment I've never felt before.
My in-laws Jay and Betty have repeatedly showered me with love and support lacing both Josh and I with a "safety net" so to speak. Its an amazing comfort knowing that though physically 5 hours from us, they are simply a phone call away. I've never met two people with such a non judging approach to people and situations. Since becoming apart of the "Grace family" I've been blown away at the patience and genuineness at the heart of it. I've also been blessed with a sister-in-law who is the embodiment of both beauty and strength, while still somehow a mix of Josh's sense of humor, lol. My darling nephew and niece who I'm so excited to see grow and continue to develop their little personalities. Phone calls from Grandpa & Grandma Schwartz just to check on us and see how we and the puppies are doing are so valued. And fun visits with Grandma Sydor as coffee and dessert turns into hours of conversation as we "solve the worlds problems" are precious memories.
I suppose my family is often the topic of my blog as I truly believe the saying "it takes a village," though I apply it not only to that of raising a child, but also to creating a happy and fulfilling journey through life. Bad things happen, disappointments arise, struggles can appear overwhelming. But being surround by comforting hands diminish the difficulty and create smiles along the way out of the storm. What a difference community makes. How much louder "We've got this" resounds over storms that sometimes arise.
My heart is full
(Here is the youtube clip of the song "Blessings" mentioned above. enjoy!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOOFAaUGfRE
