We all like to be surprised to a certain extent, however the surprises for us this year have been more than we would have hoped for. I have many times thought about how many trials we have had to face this year. Trials I never would have wished on anyone to experience, trials I would have never expected. I have tried to face these trials and learn from each one, asking myself, "What is God trying to teach me?"
This past week has been full of more surprises than one would think possible, we received an unexpected bill in the mail with a huge balance, our washer and dryer broke, more and more appointments are piling up, I ended up in the hospital for a night with a horrible infection that left me wiped out for days, I could go on and on, but don't feel like bringing up all the negative, headaches we are dealing with right now. I just want a break from all the chaos!
However, as I prepared to make my second trip to the laundry mat for the week, a thought crossed my mind, I need to be more thankful. I am so thankful I do have a washer and dryer in my home (even if I am temporarily without one). I am thankful for my husband that works hard and has a great job that covers our bills, I am thankful I have medical care for my self and my child, life could be worse, I am thankful we have Noelle and her sweet spirit in our home, I just need to enjoy this phase of life.
We have been grasping and holding on tight to friends, family, and God during this roller coaster ride. We have learned that God is in control and he will never give us more than we can handle. Even when I feel I am at me breaking point, I guess he is just helping become stronger and learn to endure. Endure to the end.
I hope that this all will calm down. Soon.
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