30 days: Day 2

Day 2:

I am thankful for my daughter, Gabriela. For the past 3 years being her mama has brought me more joy in my life than what I have ever known in the past 28 years. She is such an amazing little girl. At three years old she amazes me so much at the things she already knows. I am truly in awe of her each and everyday.

When I was younger I never knew if I wanted children. I thought the idea of it sounded good but I never knew if it would really ever happen to me. My faith in God reassured me that when it was his timing it would happen if it was meant to be. And what amazing perfect timing God ALWAYS has! After Johns long deployment was finally over and he was home again safe and sound we found out that we were expecting. It was truly one of the greatest days of my life. I couldn't believe that God would chose me to carry such an amazing blessing. It has been nothing short of spectacular being chosen for this exciting journey.

Of all the things I have been called in my life (and yes, I have been called A LOT of things) being called mama is the best.

There truly is no greater love than the love from a mother to her child.

And for God to chose me as Gabriela's mother... I will always be grateful.

30 days: Day 1

So along with this new commitment to blogging, I am going to try something. For the month of November I am going to pick 1 thing every day to be thankful for and blog about it. It may just be a sentence, perhaps just a picture. Maybe it is a whole post. But I want to do it every day this month.


Since its already the 10th of November, I have a little catching up to do already :) So here we go.

Day 1:

I am grateful for my husband, John. Not only is John my husband but he is truly my best friend. He has been there for me for so long and never turns his back on me. He loves the Lord, and seeks to find him everyday. He makes me a better Christian. He loves his family and adores his little girl. I couldn't ask for a better daddy for my children. He is honest and kind. He is gentle and patient (WHY can't I be like that?) When we are together I really feel like he makes me a better person.

In the past 9+ years that we have been together, we have been through so much. Just like any couple you have your ups and downs. We loved, we laughed, we cried, we screamed, we made up. But its where you are at this point in your life that makes all the difference. These past 5 years being married to John have been the best years of my life.

We have survived 2 long deployments, a new baby, several moves, and we made it. I know that NO MATTER WHAT happens John and I will always put God first and the rest will work itself out. We will get through anything that life has to throw us ... TOGETHER.



Life is so great with you by my side and I can't wait to grow old with you. Today. Tomorrow. Forever. <3