I'm thankful for...
- the BEAUTIFUL weather we've had this week. It's just been AMAZING...clear blue skies, soft breezes blowing, low humidity, highs in the low-mid 80's and lows in the 60's. It's just been one of those weeks where I want to spend every moment outdoors.
- that my family and friends made it through Ike okay. Mom has power and no damage to their house.
- my wonderful husband. I know I complain at how he doesn't help around the house enough, and I roll my eyes when he leaves things lying around b/c he doesn't think about putting them away probably b/c he knows I'll do it for him, but I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!! I don't know what I would do without him.
- for my bloggy readers who let me rant when I need to and don't judge me, offer support when I'm on my knees, and celebrate the the successes along with me. You girls are the best!!!
- my infertility...That probably made y'all say "huh?" But today I received an email from a friend, M. She has a friend named Whitney who recently had a m/c at 10 weeks. Had I not had my losses, M would not have come to me to ask what she can do for Whitney, and I would not have been able to offer words of wisdom, books to recommend for her to read, or recommend something tangible to buy for her that will serve as a reminder of how precious her little angel is. I know that helping other isn't the reason God allowed my losses to occur, but now that I'm in a more healthy place I am able to see this as a positive thing that came from our pain. A year ago I never would have dreamed that I would be where I am today. I felt stuck in my pain, and today I feel free. I'll never forget our journey, but looking back I'm amazed at how far I've come, and quite honestly it's ALL BY THE GRACE OF GOD!!
I hope you all know that I pray for you often. Sometimes it's by name b/c I feel burdened to do so, but other times it's a prayer for "my bloggy friends". God knows who you are!! If there's ever anything you want me to pray for you about, please email me and let me know!! I would LOVE to pray for you about anything specific that's on your heart!! I know there are several of you who don't worship God or pray, and I hope that I haven't offended you by praying for you!!
7 comments:
Oh I love your uplifting posts--I am so thankful Ive come to know you through this wonderful community! Thanks for your prayers, my friend--and know you are prayed for too!
What a great attitude! You are such a special person Janna! I think maintaining the positive outlook you have on things is going to be a testimony to many people....and you never know who may be lurking :)
It makes me happy to hear you feeling so happy and blessed today! Sometimes I am also able to see beautiful things that have come out of my infertility, such as wonderful friends I made through a support group, people I've been able to help, I was even able to relate to a friend with serious depression, just because of the amount of grief I've experienced.
If you'd like to pray for something for me, please pray for our birthmom and her family as she nears the birth of her son and placement day. Thank you!
Janna, you are wonderful. I'm so glad we're back in touch. Thanks for your prayers, for I too am your "bloggy friend" now. You are in my prayers too. xo, Alese
I'm so glad you're having a blessed day. I've been lovin' the weather lately as well, and it really helps uplift the mood:-)
Thank you for your prayers, and you are always in mine. I, too, believe that while God didn't allow me to have my losses and pain just to get others through theirs, He believes in me enough to put ppl in my life that need my help.
You're a great and beautiful person that deserves to be blessed every day.
I like your positive uplifting attitude. I feel blessed have gotten to know you through the blogging community over the past few months, as you have helped me and encouraged me through your experiences in infertility and grief.
I pray for you often, and I thank you for the prayers that you have prayed for me through this grief. You are truly a special person Janna and I know that God will bless you guys with a baby.
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