It has been a really rough week in a lot of ways, but I thought that I would try to focus on the blessings, since I feel like they just keep coming.
1. Will has been sleeping through the night pretty consistently.
2. We decided to cut back on some of Owen's classes. This means that I am not a crazy maniac every morning trying to get both kids fed and dressed and ready for the day. This also means that we can practice new methods at home more regularly.
3. I went out to ice cream with a friend of mine this week and it took my mind off things and reminded me how fun it is to get out!
4. Owen has been giving me random hugs lately and I just feel like he knows I love him. And he loves to hug Will. It is soooooo sweet!
5. Yesterday I was just feeling lonely and down and I got a knock on my door and my sweet friend Whitney had stopped by (on her birthday) and was thoughtful enough to listen to my struggles and just let me vent. She hugged me as I cried and insisted on cleaning my house up while I took a bath. My kids love her and so do Zac and I. She helped me remember I'm not alone.
The list seems to go on and on and although I am exhausted alot of the time and anxious for things to make sense, I really do have a lot of blessings to remind me that everything will work itself out. I have this really great quote in the back of my scriptures that I love:
"Things work out. It isn't as bas as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The Lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us...If we will put our trust in Him, if we will pray to Him, if we will live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers."
-Gordon B. Hinckley
Hey girl. I'm sorry it's been such a rough week. Way to go for focusing on the positive. Can't wait to see you this weekend!
ReplyDeleteHey Jenny-love the quote! How wonderful. And it is perfect you are focusing on the good things in life...and sometimes it is hard to do but it does help. I may not be going through the same challenges with your beautiful boy but I do understand those same feelings! Some days I felt like I couldn't go on and some days I just tried to get through the day and then there were the amazing days that make it all worthwhile. It does get better and it will! Challenges and trials always come it seems but you can get through it :) and I love the quote : it always works out in the end. And if it doesn't? Well, it's not the end :) thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteJenny, I love that quote too! You are so wonderful. It's good to try and focus on the positive things (sometimes easier said than done). I totally agree with Jessica, some days I just feel like I won't survive and life looks very bleak and just plain HARD, but you know things get better, they always do... and trials come and you look back and see all that you've been through and somehow it makes me feel stronger, like, "Well, I made it through THAT day, I can certainly survive this one! " Sending HUGS your way... your boys are adorable :)
ReplyDeleteI was thinking we should coordinate schedules and plan on doing a few Up to Three classes together. Have you ever tried the music, story time or signing classes?
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