I am approaching my 29th year here on earth. I have been pondering my life and its accomplishments. I can say that even though I may not have graduated college, or landed a CEO position at a fortune 500 company...I am so very blessed. I have so many wonderful blessings in my life. No really, I mean it. This is not sarcasm...I am blessed. In my adult life I have made the most accomplishments. Here is what I came up with....
At the age of 18 I was at the peak of my immaturity. I left home, put myself in the middle of things I knew were wrong and truly didn't care. I figured that was my life, a life I had made myself and I would have to live with it. Then one day out of the blue...I realized at age 20....I just might be worth a little more than I thought. Maybe it wasn't to late and I could perhaps make more of the life you had given me. So I did. I moved back home and decided to take myself more seriously.
Shortly after, my life started to take shape. I realized I was capable of making myself truly happy. I met and married the man who makes me the happiest I have ever been. We were married just 1 year after we met. You helped us find our way to the Houston temple where we were sealed for time and all eternity. Another great decision on my part by saying hello that day on the Internet. Thank you for helping me find him. About 3 months into our marriage..we found out our lives would change forever. We were going to be parents. You decided to entrust us with one of your most precious spirits.
On Aug 27, 2003...the cutest little person entered our lives. Hailey Elizabeth. My only thought the moment I saw her....Gorgeous! She was perfect in every way. I couldn't believe that I actually grew her inside my body! What a perfect plan you have. It's an amazing miracle each time it happens. She has been our pride and joy ever since that day. Of course now that she has become more independent and opinionated...I see alot of myself in her. She has an Amazing heart. So sweet and loving. She cares and truly enjoys each person she meets. She loves to talk and one day I feel she will use all that energy to do something AMAZING! I can't think of a better way you could have started our family. Thank you for such an amazing start to motherhood.
On Feb 16, 2005...another little joy happened. I created my second tiny person! She came into this world weighing in at over 9 pounds! We named her Megan Ashley. My first thought when I saw her....Gorgeous! Another perfect little person. Megan has the biggest heart of any person I know. Such a tender spirit. Her personality brings so much laughter and her smile can light up the world. She loves to hug and has such a vibrant outlook on life. She immediately was a perfect fit into our family. Thank your for trusting this beautiful little girl to me. I cant imagine life without Megan. This world is so lucky to have her. And without a doubt, I know she will leave her mark in this world.
Finally...on May 2, 2008 our baby boy joined the family. You sent us the most perfect son, Joseph Michael. My first thought when I saw him....AMAZING. He was soooo tiny. Only 4 small pounds. So many cords and medication. Yet he kept fighting. Such a strong will to survive. He has taught me patience, acceptance, gratitude and strength. He is so sweet. Although his trials in this life will be long, frequent and difficult....he smiles. He laughs. He endures. He has taught me more in the last 2 years about myself, about you and about faith than I have learned in all my years prior combined. He sings. And its adorable. He hums the cutest things. He ponders. I can see the little wheels turning in his head. He has spirit friends that you sent here to earth to be with him. He talks to and plays with them often. Thank you for sending them to protect and comfort him. I hope to one day thank them myself and to let them know how much I appreciate the moments of joy they bring to his life.
As I said before...so many wonderful blessings. I have no regrets. I have learned so much about myself through my mistakes. I am hoping to continue to learn more. I look forward to watching my children grow into amazing adults. I am grateful for the time you have allowed me to have on earth. These experiences will guide me when I return home to you. Thank you for the last 29 years...and counting. Thank you for your comforting spirit on the nights I feel it's to much to carry. Thank you for reminding me I am never alone. Thank you for sending me to a family that loves and cares for me. Thank you God for my life, my husband, my children and my knowledge of the gospel. I will be eternally grateful.
Love always and forever,
