Tuesday, July 5, 2011

OUR FAMILY



There's nothing like a great family picture to capture what is important in life!  This is our first semi-professional picture (thank you Nicole!) and we had it made into a canvas.  What a great way to do something a little non-conventional!  The quality is absolutely superb and with the help of Groupon, the price was just right.  Check out Canvas On Demand to see how easy it is to showcase your important family photos! 

Friday, May 13, 2011

FRIDAY THE 13TH, 9 MONTHS LATER

I am shocked that it has been 9 months between posts!  I have been on a rollercoaster of highs and lows, much like the highs and lows of 9 months of pregnancy but with a much different outcome.  Some of you have been there for us (thank you so much!) and some have no clue as to how much the four of us have struggled over these last months.  We definitely know where we stand! 

We have loved again.
And lost again.

We have seen the light.
And then saw it fade.

We have lost sleep.
And we aren't getting it back anytime soon.

We cry over the past.
Try to stay in the present.
And be hopeful for the future.

I pose a question...

Have you ever lost something that you spent a great deal of time on?  Something that you thought was worth it?  Something that you were hoping would be there through your whole life?  I have.  After some tears, I have been able to see that my "something" was not what I thought it to be.  My "something" was, at many times, a one-way street that I willingly travelled and then got tired of the drive.  I'm mad at myself for letting it happen for so long and not standing up for myself when things were not equal or fair.  Family and friendship should always be a two-way street and I am surprised that I'm not more upset now that one of those streets has closed.

I am so thankful for the streets that remain open, despite bumps, potholes and imperfections!

It's amazing what you learn about yourself and others when you think you have hit rock bottom.  We have done so and are picking ourselves up and climbing back to the top!!!
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