This past year has been a crazy but amazing journey for me. As Thanksgiving approaches I find myself feeling gratitude for all the pain, stress, sadness and happiness that made up this past year. I'm a mom of 3 amazing children. My twin girls are 9 years old, Gabby and Emma and my little boy Scottie is 3. I'm so lucky to be able to stay home with them and watch their growth and every milestone. It is definitely the hardest job I have EVER had. As my girls grow a bit older and begin developing their own opinions, I realize I am in for a roller coaster ride as puberty approaches. They are wonderful and so loving but they both can be a challenge some days. Scottie, too, is taking me on a whirlwind of emotions these days....boys are so different from girls.
This year has also been challenging due to the unexpected cancer diagnosis that my mother received in the Spring. She is almost 80 years old and so strong but this beast really took her down. She went through hell and back this summer with radiation treatments and a month long hospital stay, followed by a month long rehab stay. She is now home and working so hard to get her normal life back. Today she was able to stand all on her own and actually clean her kitchen...an amazing inspiration of strength and determination. She has taught me so much!!
This year I have learned to trust in my Faith and know that God Almighty is with me through the good AND the bad. He gave me strength and unbelievable patience. He guides me each day as I go through the life of unexpected challenges and blessings. I am so thankful for Him.
Well, along with all this madness I have found time to continue working on my passion of fiber art. I absolutely know in my heart that my love for creating has helped me through this past year. When I couldn't endure any more I picked up my needles and created something I loved and was proud of. It rested my soul and gave me peace. For that I am so grateful.
Blessings to all this Thanksgiving!
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