My life has not gone according to plan and I would guess yours has not either. However, I am so thankful for all God has done on my behalf in spite of my failures, flaws, and sin. His grace is astonishing.
This life is fleeting – it is only temporary, which I praise God for as well. Because, this life brings a lot of pain, disappointment, hurt, trials, and tribulation. I have said for years, “You never know what a day will hold.” We all have a story. We have all faced pain, heart-break, emotional stabs, death of loved ones, and some of us have faced extraordinary illness. When we had precious moments like high school graduations, college graduations, and a wedding, people who we loved lied about us and viciously attacked - the only reason I could deduce was jealousy. Because, why would anyone attack a family who serves Jesus relentlessly, is in the middle of surgeries, faced horrid pain this side of Heaven, and yet never attacked the very people who lied? Once again, I had to just be “thankful.” Years ago I had a person tell me, “People only have the power in your life you give them.” So, as a …show more content…
Truly, only our family and God knows the sacrifices made. When I was pregnant with Miranda and God moved on my heart to be a “stay at home Mom,” I thought I was sacrificing for my children when I gave up my dream of teaching. But, I was wrong. I was sowing my best into my family: Kevin, Micah, and Miranda. Today, I can honestly say I have NO regrets. I am blessed to say I lived to see my babies grow into adulthood and become independent. There is no empty nest syndrome in my heart – just “thankfulness!” Love motivated me to endure pain beyond human ability, so my children would not bury their mother at a young age. Now, I can say it was worth it, and God was so