My Love

Last night, Allan and I were doing our nightly laying in bed and chatting about the day we had. Last night was an extra good chat. Allan told me about a conversation he had with a co-worker, about marriage. He told me that he felt like we are closer and so much more in love than we were before we had Ellie. We appreciate each other so much more.....not that we didn't have that love and appreciation before, but it is so much greater now.

In every bad situation that occures, there is a positive that CAN be found, if you're willing to look for it. Right now, the positives that have been found, for me, are the strength of the love for my husband, the appreciation of all of my children, and the love of the Savior. I am grateful to feel my husbands amazing love for me, just from his encompassing hugs and sweet kisses. As I watch my children play, I can't help but think about the amazing blessings I was given, in order to have them, and the love that was taken to create them. I am grateful for the testimony that I have allowed myself to freely find, and strengthen. I am, indeed, grateful for the quietly answered prayers and the amazing experiences I've been allowed to have with my youngest daughter. I appreciate the glympses that I have been able to have, of her existence, past and present.

While at times, days are hard, hours are difficult and minutes are tough, I am grateful for all of the difficulty, because without them, I would never know and appreciate the goodness all around me.