Sunday, March 1, 2009

Unexpected Surprise






Check these little snow babies out...aren't they adorable. Chastity woke up early this Sunday morning and squealed with excitement. To our surprise we were amazed when we looked outside and saw the snow. The tree's covered with snow were picture perfect. To see the excitement Chastity and Cherish shared in something so simple was refreshing.

These past few years have had its share of surprises,mostly not so good. So, I eagerly welcomed the unexpected surprise of a simple but beautiful snow fall. I am slowly learning to breath again and see things differently. It is a challenge to welcome memories without experiencing pain. I tend to want to think of them as shattered memories. I pray that the Lord will help me to hang on to memories that are so dear to me like raising my children and watching them play in the snow. And, to continue to share in the lives of my children and grandchildren. These are moments that will make more memories. My grieving self would like to run away as far as I could and not endure any pain. Then there is reality, no place like that to run. I choose to cling to My Savior and draw on His strength to continue this journey. I believe in doing this He will show me how to live every moment in life and how to endure the tough times and how to enjoy the special times.

I thank My Lord for simple things in life such as snow falls. I love you Lord, You never cease to amaze me.