I have had a huge realization over the past few days. I have a blessed life! Of course I’ve known this, but I was reminded this weekend once again. Here are just a few things I came to realize this weekend away from the everyday wonderful/crazy life I have.
My best friend of 30 years is still one of the loves of my life, her parents are a fine example of unconditional love, grace, forgiveness and what it means to honor marriage vows even when you want to kick each other in the shin bone.
I have found an amazing kind of love with a man that was an answer to prayers. We compliment each other in so many ways. As long as he and I keep our focus as we have promised we will, we can do amazing things together… That focus is on God, not each other, just in case you were wondering. Neither of us are perfect, but we make each other want to be better people.
I have had boys running in and out of my house since 1999 that I have loved like my own and sent home to their Momma’s when I ran out of food, or energy, but I’ve NEVER ran out of love for ANY of them. Now I see the big picture and know what God was prepping me for. Thank you Thomas, Allan, Nick, Dalton, Braun, Bryce, Scott, and Josmar for teaching me how to love all the boys in my life! I’m sure there are more to mention but that’s the short list.
If you know me AT ALL, you know I love a road trip! I will load these little boys up with a toothbrush and a pack of crackers and set out on an adventure. We may go to the beach, the Smokies, or just down the road to a hotel with a pool, but it brings me great joy and a time to reflect on memories from my childhood and all the things that made me who I am and who I want to be. In the words of John Earley “You’re not lost as long as you have gas in the tank”
I’m thankful for him giving me his spirit of adventure by dragging me and Bridget on every twisty turny road on the Eastern side of this beautiful country we live in.
I’m thankful for my heartbreaks and hurts because it makes me realize how blessed I am in the good times. It also reminds me who to cling to when rough waters are before me… and unfortunately in this world there will be more to come, I’m just a little better prepared when the boat starts rocking. I will always try to find the silver lining and keep on going on adventures. God is good, ALL THE TIME! I’m very thankful for my lot! I’m also very thankful for the people God has given me to adventure through this life with. Let me know if you want to join us sometime. The more the merrier, atleast for a few days. 😉