Today is a new day. Today is the only day I live until tomorrow. Recently things have been so hit and miss and up and down that really, you just take care of yourself and hope that tomorrow comes quickly and that the results are somehow different.
We have been working against some trials that had us believing there would be no end. Feeling as though we are walking alone. Feeling as though we had given away all of our pride, and misery had taken us as company. We have had to use our complete Faith to get us through. The days we live are all we have. There are days we feel so low, that getting out of bed seems pointless. Then there are the days that are simply to much to do, so it goes by fast enough to not care. Then finally there are the days, you wish you could do all over again, because you realize that your kids are not so little any more and that you are wishing them all grown up with all that wishing.
I have learned a lot the past 10 months. The first, is to trust in the Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ. The second is that Faith is as strong as you let it. Some might call it fate, Some might say it's destiny- me, I know there have been some extraordinary hands helping us along our way. We have been fighting, fighting to be a better person, Fighting to make tomorrow a better day, fighting to just live and survive. We have faced a trial for about a year now and I am ready for it to be over, but not without acknowledging that this time, well this time is different. Trials for us (and there have been plenty) are something that I just work so very hard to overcome physically and in the world, then when we pull ourselves out- I sigh relief and pray to never go through it again. For the Burdens to never show their spot in our lives again. But this time, I realized I was doing it wrong. It is no doubt that when an individual goes through any type of trial, if you believe in God, he is the first we all turn to. But what about when life is good? How often do we pray just because we are thankful for the good life and the blessings? How often do you serve others around you when all of your needs are being met?
I'll be the first to admit- I'm guilty. So instead of sulking and drowning myself in self pity, I have gone out of my comfort zone. I do at least one thing a day to benefit someone else. Even if it's little like sharing a smile, helping with a child, or being in some kind of service FOR someone else.
There are so many things in this world that can distract us, they have us emotionally and physically tired from the commotion. I have made it my goal to end my personal persecution. I am not perfect, life isn't about keeping up with the Jones', it's about my happiness and the happiness I can share with others. I am in charge of my life and in control of the ultimate outcome.
My days are brighter, my perspective- is enriched. My friendships are stronger, my faith tried, my relationship with our Father in Heaven strengthened.
As we make our move to Wisconsin, I wanted to let everyone know that our Savior lives. He knows who we are and is aware of our strengths and weaknesses. We are all Children of God and many blessings are waiting for us. Faith is something we use everyday, sometimes little, sometimes REALLY big.
We are turning this corner in our life as a new start, a Great beginning. We leave Iowa with a better support for the boys and great friends for life. I know that without a doubt Iowa was always a place on our map of life. I am however looking forward to a new chapter, in a new place. But not without thanking all those who have supported us, loved us and helped us become who we are. We love you all and look forward to sharing our journey in Wisconsin with you here also.
