The Shade household (which consists of only Doug and I so far) has been feeling blue lately. I'm assuming it's the weather and the time of year that is playing a big role in our emotions. But, do you ever just feel like everything that can go wrong, will?! This past month has sent us a lot of big hurdles to jump over and has really tested our strength and love as husband and wife. We have had to deal with broken relationships, financial burdens, family issues, health concerns, work dilemmas...the list just goes on. It's sometimes hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when you have so many things that just seem to pile on top of one another. Doug and I both rely very heavily on our faith and let me just tell you...that has been tested this past month too! Through it all, I have learned some very important things...
1. My faith is REALLY the only thing that I can count on that will never change or let me down, regardless of the situations that life throws our way.
2. No matter what crap we go through in life (and there will be more), Doug and I made a vow before God for better or for worse! We take that vow very seriously and I have learned that when two people are on the same page and vow to stick it out...overcoming negative circumstances can actually make you stronger rather than tear you apart!
3. I do not have it all together. I am not perfect. I will never be perfect, regardless of how badly I would like to be in life. I am not as smart as I would like to believe. I make mistakes. Often!
I keep reminding myself that I only get one shot at life. I only get one chance to live each hour! Instead of letting the crappy stuff get me down, I should be looking forward to and enjoying the good things! And...I do have a lot! I have the BEST husband anyone could ever ask for! He is strong and loving and I know that we have a bond that some people are not able to ever experience.
My 'wise beyond her years' Mother recently told me to stay positive; Spring is on it's way and it brings the hope of new life and fresh starts.
Spring can not come quickly enough!
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