{August 2009 road trip}Two years ago. It has only been two years but then it has been two years. Did that make sense? It seems like a lifetime ago but it really hasn't been that long.
Looking back now, I can say how grateful I am for what has transpired in the last two years. I have been blessed from that horrible trial because there is no way I could have been pushed to the person I am now without it. And I know my husband shares the same feelings.
Two years ago I had faith but not as much faith as I have now. Two years ago I knew what hope felt like, but not nearly as much as I know what it feels like now. Two years ago I had compassion but not as much compassion as I share now. Two years ago I loved but now I really love. How can I not be grateful, thankful, and blessed?
Those memories are hard to digest. I would never want to relive them. But if I could see my 23 year old self in that room, I would share with her one sentence,
"I know you think you can't, but I promise, you can do this."
16 Splendid Notes:
I am so glad that things have turned out so well. You definitely deserve it. :)
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing your story of strength and love with us. My life is better for reading your blog.
Beautiful! ~Marily
Thanks for sharing your strength and faith with us. You have brightened my day again. :)
this breaks my heart, but at the same time makes me so happy because I know you're so strong.
This day will both sting and make your heart soar forever, I'm sure. Blessings to you and your sweet family!
...and this is why I love you xoxox
Such a wonderful quote, for a time in my life that I need it. I will be telling myself this often..thank you.
I have have seen my daughter grow in the last 2 years of her life to be loving, patient, magnificent women. I can tell you that she was a good person 2 years ago, she has grown to be a great women, mother, daughter, wife and a stronger follower of Christ. She is my hero!!
Mom
You two are AMAZING! I look up to you so much.
Im so happy everything turned out okay. You have come a long way in the last two years.
beautiful post and amazing story! <3
I think you and your family are a great inspiration to so many. So grateful that I had the opportunity to share your story on my blog. So excited for the upcoming addition to your family.
Love,
Tina
The Lord has been so good to you and your family!
You and your whole family is such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story, love it!
I absolutely love you!! and your blog. You are such a strong woman. Im also pregnant 26 weeks and when i seen you were i cried. You are so being blessed by our dear heavenly father. Your simple amazing and i look forward to your posts.
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