Blessings...
While yesterday was a rather trying day with the hubbub with locking the keys and phone in the car, everything turned out alright and honestly I was able to stay rather calm and have a good day anyways. So I know that with Him I can make it through annoying situations and not let it get to me. However that doesn't mean that I've mastered the lesson, I doubt anyone ever does. Off to another trying day for me, however it is emotionally trying. Nothing has gone wrong, I just need to work on my frame of mind. So here I am, I am going to physically count just a few of my many, many blessings.
-STEFAN: The love of my life, my whole world. While it's not been a completely smooth relationship it is perfectly ours. I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. He is by far the best blessing that God has placed into my life. He is caring, hard worker, God fearing, loving father and all around amazing man who wants to be with me.
-Natalia: She is the first product of Stefan and I's love. She's intelligent, strong willed, and just as loving as her father. She cares so much for other people, especially her little sister. I am looking forward to seeing her become the wonderful women that I know she will be because she is already a wonderful little girl.
-Isabeau: For such a little thing she has so much personality and adores her big sister. She is already showing a love of animals, but mainly dogs and is (as much as an 11 month old can be) rather gentle with them. She is such a happy little girl and she too has me excited to see who she is as she grows older.
-My In-laws: They have been there for us when things seem to have hit rock bottom over the years and I am so thankful of that. They have often been how God as made sure we have never gone wanting. Simple things such as clothing for the girls over the years may not seem like a lot to some but it means the world to us knowing that our daughters are always going to be taken care of no matter what.
-My side of the family: I would be here for hours if I went through my family and pointed out everything that I am thankful for regarding them. I have amazing parents, grandparents, siblings and extended family. All of whom have shaped me and my life through the years and am so grateful for everything they have done for me and my little family. God knows what is in my heart and knows there is never a day that they aren't on my mind, in my heart and hoping that God blesses them as much has he has blessed me.
-My friends: While I may be inept at making new friends, the ones I have are very precious and important to me. Different ones have been there for me through various events and hardships in my life and I am so thankful for each of them. And most importantly that they put up with me.
-Coming Home: No matter where I looked, I couldn't make anywhere feel like home. It could be a nice place to live, somewhere that I wouldn't mind or even enjoy living at, but nowhere else has felt like home. God provided so well for us once we realized we wanted to come back to the Sandpoint area, not easy but everything felt like it was propelling us back home. The look on Natty's face when we tell her about the fact that snow will be right outside her window is priceless. She is looking forward to winter so much.
-Stefan's new job: He loves the company and it's in a field that he enjoys. He may not be making much, but for once there is growth opportunity for him there. I am thankful for his job security, work hours that are the same every week (unless they need over time) with every weekend off. It's also nice that while he's just getting started with it and we only have the one vehicle right now that it's within walking distance so there is no problem when I need the car to take Natty to school.
I'm going to stop there. I'm feeling much better after that and a long prayer. I have such an amazingly blessed life and while it's a work in progress I am trying to just enjoy it rather than take it for granted. I hope God is blessing you and yours today.
-STEFAN: The love of my life, my whole world. While it's not been a completely smooth relationship it is perfectly ours. I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. He is by far the best blessing that God has placed into my life. He is caring, hard worker, God fearing, loving father and all around amazing man who wants to be with me.
-Natalia: She is the first product of Stefan and I's love. She's intelligent, strong willed, and just as loving as her father. She cares so much for other people, especially her little sister. I am looking forward to seeing her become the wonderful women that I know she will be because she is already a wonderful little girl.
-Isabeau: For such a little thing she has so much personality and adores her big sister. She is already showing a love of animals, but mainly dogs and is (as much as an 11 month old can be) rather gentle with them. She is such a happy little girl and she too has me excited to see who she is as she grows older.
-My In-laws: They have been there for us when things seem to have hit rock bottom over the years and I am so thankful of that. They have often been how God as made sure we have never gone wanting. Simple things such as clothing for the girls over the years may not seem like a lot to some but it means the world to us knowing that our daughters are always going to be taken care of no matter what.
-My side of the family: I would be here for hours if I went through my family and pointed out everything that I am thankful for regarding them. I have amazing parents, grandparents, siblings and extended family. All of whom have shaped me and my life through the years and am so grateful for everything they have done for me and my little family. God knows what is in my heart and knows there is never a day that they aren't on my mind, in my heart and hoping that God blesses them as much has he has blessed me.
-My friends: While I may be inept at making new friends, the ones I have are very precious and important to me. Different ones have been there for me through various events and hardships in my life and I am so thankful for each of them. And most importantly that they put up with me.
-Coming Home: No matter where I looked, I couldn't make anywhere feel like home. It could be a nice place to live, somewhere that I wouldn't mind or even enjoy living at, but nowhere else has felt like home. God provided so well for us once we realized we wanted to come back to the Sandpoint area, not easy but everything felt like it was propelling us back home. The look on Natty's face when we tell her about the fact that snow will be right outside her window is priceless. She is looking forward to winter so much.
-Stefan's new job: He loves the company and it's in a field that he enjoys. He may not be making much, but for once there is growth opportunity for him there. I am thankful for his job security, work hours that are the same every week (unless they need over time) with every weekend off. It's also nice that while he's just getting started with it and we only have the one vehicle right now that it's within walking distance so there is no problem when I need the car to take Natty to school.
I'm going to stop there. I'm feeling much better after that and a long prayer. I have such an amazingly blessed life and while it's a work in progress I am trying to just enjoy it rather than take it for granted. I hope God is blessing you and yours today.