For those who stayed...

I think in life it is so easy to focus on the things that didn't work out and the people that hurt you. Its so easy for the day to day to become about how someone left you at your most vulnerable moment, yes I've had this happen but I want to dedicate this blog post to those who stayed.

I want to say thank you to my parents who are always the cheerleaders of love and Gods righteousness in my life. They are always reminding me of how valuable I am to them and to Jesus.

I want to say thank you to my brothers and their wonderful wives and children for embracing me and loving me through some very vulnerable moments, your support is and was essential.

I want to say thank you to my in laws, Howard and Susie for all of your wisdom and challenging me to press on at all times.

To my brother and sister in law Mark and Trinity who have never once judged me and who are constant friends in our lives, though we don't see you nearly enough.

I want to say thank you to Andrea. You have a place in my heart that few have acquired. An unending trust and you are truly a gift from heaven to me. Thank you for the prayers, the coffee, the quick response to many challenging moments. You have built me up.

I want to say thank you to the friends I have who maybe haven't been in the trenches with me at every moment, but never for a moment left me when they knew the trenches I was in. I want them to know how valuable their friendship is, how important their love is in my life.

And foremost, I want to thank my husband Jeremiah. You have my heart, my life and I love you more than words can express. I am truly the luckiest girl in the world to have you by my side and I will forever thank God for bringing you to me.

To my children. You are my reason. You are my future and I love you so.

Words of encouragement and faith have been spoken to me over and over. It is so amazing how God has used so many people to remind me of His faithfulness. That no matter how dark things seem, God is right there. Holding my hand. Nothing matters but the love of Jesus. His patience, his kindness, his mercy. All of you have shown this to me in one way or another. What an amazing life I have. What an amazing hope we have in Christ. How deep the fathers love for us.