Thanksgiving and Family
This Thanksgiving seems different than the years past. For some reason it feels more genuine… closer to the heart. We’ve been through so many trials this year – seen so many struggles… experienced things we thought we’d never experience, which seems almost impossible when I reflect on all the insane experiences we’ve had since we met as teens!! Looking back over the last few months, I realize one thing: We are overcomers.
Recognizing that leads me into some pretty deep, serious thoughts. We are overcomers because God said so. We didn’t do anything special to bring ourselves through – we gave it to the Lord and begged Him to work it out – pleaded with Him to make a way; trusted Him to provide. We acknowledged that there was nothing left that we could do with our circumstances – nothing left for us to try in our situation; so we pushed it aside, turned it over to God, and let it go.
And it worked.
I am SO thankful that God continues to wake me up every morning. My children quite often lose their minds… I suffer from sleep deprivation, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and whatever disorder causes my supply of silverware to constantly be depleted {I think that would be called *motherhood* actually} but despite all of that, I am happier and more complete than I probably ever have been in my life.
My husband and I will celebrate the start of our 13th year together on Friday. That’s right… we will have toughed out twelve full years together. Looking back, I can vividly remember all the hurt… all the pain… all the anger… I can even recall the feelings of resentment and pure disgust. Those who have been on the road with us during this long ride know that the scenery hasn’t always been pleasant. Some of it has been downright ugly … some has even been downright SCARY!
Along the way, we may have knocked over a few mailboxes… perhaps coasted through a stop sign or two… we may have even blown through a red light or *beat* a train… I’m pretty sure during the drive to get here, we were on the receiving end of a few knicks and dings. But in the end, we made it. We’ve arrived. And we have a story to tell :) It may not be all gumdrops and daylillies but it’s our story – and it’s got a happy ending.
Yes, ending.
Lately, we’ve sort of turned the corner into a new chapter of our life. We are leaving the place we traveled so long and fought so hard to find and we are setting out to chart a new course - to find a better stomping ground together… to brand this family and own it… and make it even better than before. We’re headed toward another new beginning – and I’m SO thankful for this man who is advancing our family toward these uncharted territories! God couldn’t have assigned a better head to this household – he makes me feel secure and always makes sure I know I’m loved.
I’m so thankful for my family and for all of the opportunities… all of the gifts… all of the things God has worked in our lives. It’s been a long, crazy, wild ride… and looking back over it, I am even thankful for the sleepless nights, the 
arguments, the tears, the fear, the threat of imminent danger… I’m even thankful for the prospect of losing everything we worked toward together – and even for the possibility of losing one another. Why? Because I know what he means to me. Because I know he knows what I mean to him. And if you’ve never been there, you don’t have a clue how preciously valuable that is.
I love this man. He is my provider, my protector, and my best friend. I am so thankful God created him for me!
I love our children. I love our family. And I thank God every day for all of them.
What are you thankful for? :)
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That is really beautiful! It’s something about you and your husband that I can tell just by looking at the photo that you two are good together. You always take time to give him (and Him) his praise and I think you are an excellent wife. I try to surround myself with people who are doing great things and holding on to their marriage through thick and thin. You two do a great job. You inspire me!
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November 29th, 2009 at 12:00 am
Aww thanks sweetheart. We definitely make one another better than we would have been on our own, that’s for sure. I credit him with making me want to be this woman; and I accept credit for being the one to motivate change in his life. Now, I think we’ve both reached that point where we know we aren’t perfect and we’re cool with that… because we’re happy with life as it is and confident in who we are, individually and collectively!
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First of all you are a beautiful couple! Secondly, I hope you spend many many many years of happiness. I love seeing couples who fight and make it through anything!!
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November 29th, 2009 at 12:02 am
We actually came close to ‘throwing in the towel’ plenty of times over the years. Starting out so young, it took some serious effort to learn who we were, what we wanted, and how to interact. Thankfully, God knew what He was doing even when we didn’t have a clue what we were doing LOL!!
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That was beautiful. Sometimes it is nice to look back at everything we have, and where we have been…good or bad. My family has had a tough year and I really had to look within myself this Thanksgiving…and I actually feel better this year, more than others. Sounds like you have an awesome family and are so blessed!!
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November 29th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Thanks for commenting :) Congratulations on making it through a tough year. Sound like an odd thing to say? haha Perhaps… but I bet you learned a great deal from the things you went through and for that, you are blessed. We learn so much more through trial than we do anything else!
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I love that you gave thanks to Heavenly Father, He is almost constantly overlooked by so many people who don’t realise that He’s about the one constant guiding us daily. A personal cheerleader, whose all about YOU. And I love that you put that it has been ugly, I know my marriage (& life) is filled with the not-so-pretty, which wakes us up to what we have and the ‘pretty’ parts!
Happy Anniversary & good on you for ‘toughing it out’.
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November 29th, 2009 at 1:35 am
Thank you!! :) I always look back and I am so relieved that I never gave up on us. You can’t imagine how many times we *almost* didn’t make it. Life’s not always easy, but true love DOES conquer all. God always has a plan and for His plans, He ALWAYS makes a way :)
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What a beautiful post! My hubby and I have been married 13 years and together almost 17 ~ ups and downs but in the end we are strong. Congrats to you …and how amazing is that photo?
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November 29th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I think it’s very difficult – if not downright impossible – to build a strong marriage without bumps in the road. After a while of never weathering anything, one big dip and it’s bound to shatter. When you get used to the illusion of perfection, any trouble tends to seem catastrophic. When your relationship is based on truth and mature emotion, you realize that there are ALWAYS going to be hardships but they only work to solidify your bond and make you appreciate one another – and get to know one another – more and more with time :)
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Stop! Ugh you are making me tear up over here! I could feel every word and probably why your story is so beautiful to me it because I’ve traveled down some of this road before too. Maybe I’m still traveling down it… I’m so, so happy for you and your husband. You have a beautiful family. God bless you!
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December 8th, 2009 at 1:12 am
Aww don’t cry! LOL Honey, I tell you – if a couple can go through something, my husband and I have gone through it… either before we were married or while, or both. It’s been a LONG freaking road getting to where we {finally} are now, but looking back it was all well worth it for this. No other man would ever have been able to me to me what my husband is. He’s amazing. I’m glad I stuck around to know him as this man rather than choosing to leave him as that boy.
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