No More Things

Well, it seems as if everything is coming together. Not necessarily how I planned it, but it's coming together. And for once in my life, I am content with that. As I've said before, I've found myself all of a sudden wanting all of these "things"...thinking that if I got them, I would be more content. Even though we all know a shopping spree or two only cures a heart or mind for about a day, I am still very guilty of thinking that's what I need. Instead of shopping - I'm getting rid of everything on Craig's List. Kevin has been joking that I'm selling everything we own. But, I just don't want all of these "things" in our house anymore. So, I'm getting rid of them. First, it was the ping pong table, then the futon, and next is our living room furniture. These "things" will make someone out there very happy - just not me! :)

After a lot of unanswered prayers, I've realized that that's what I've needed all along - unanswered prayers. Someone (God) to show me and teach me that I'm not in control and that life doesn't happen according to the schedule I have set for myself and my family. If you've never been proven wrong or been shoved in a completely different direction than what you've wanted or desired, then you might not know what I am talking about. I have. Our "situation" has taken a toll on my pride (I've never not been able to work very hard at something and not achieve it.) It's taken my heart out of my chest, stomped on it, and then politely handed it back to me. Ironically, my heart is a lot stronger now than it was six months ago.

The unanswered and answered prayers have truly blessed us. We are looking forward to enjoying our one and only child over the next few weeks and waiting on our second blessing. Our life has changed in so many ways over the past year and we are so thankful for the trials and lessons that we considered "bad"....because so much good has come from them.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week - the baby countdown begins...only 6 more weeks!