With the final divorce decree this morning, my "bad" to-do list is done! 2011 was full of changes and heartache. Since the end of May when I separated from my husband of 7 years, I have said goodbye to my stepson that lived with us since he was 4 (full time since he was 8), sold my house, sold a lot of my belongings (via Craigslist, 2 garage sales and some awesome personal selling by my best friend Jess), packed up what was left for storage, and moved to my parents house. All while I was pregnant!
Now I have to say, I certainly didn't accomplish all of this on my own! I have had the support of some amazing people and my God to get me through. There is no other way it would have all gotten done. Period.
Through it all though, I wouldn't give up a second of 2011! God gave me a sweet little blessing this October... My son Easton was born. God knew Grayson and I needed him to complete our little family and my what a blessing he has been! I swear I have two of the best babies any mother could ask for!
And another blessing was the growth - spiritually and emotionally - that I've had this year in the midst of all these trials. God uses the trials in our life to bring us closer to Him. Laura Story's song "Blessings" sums it up better than I ever could! You should check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQan9L3yXjc&feature=youtube_gdata_player
So here it is, 2012. My last bad to-do is done. Even though I wish the outcome of my marriage could have been different, I trust that God will use this experience to His glory and that the boys and I have better days to look forward to.
Thank you God for all of my 2011 blessings - no matter what form they came in!
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