Grateful Sunday 4-12-09

Happy Easter!

After such an emotional and trying week I have so very many things to be extremely grateful for this beautiful Easter Sunday.

Love - It is almost overwhelming to comprehend the love we have felt this week. It is a amazing reminder of not just our Heavenly Father's love but how much the people in our lives love us. The reminder has been nice. I think I have cried this week more than I have in years. I don't even know how to express it to the magnitude I have felt it.

Easter -  This is one of my absolute favorite holidays.  I know that Jesus died for us and he is risen.  The sacrifice he made so that we can return to our Heavenly Father is just to magnificent to take in.  I have loved talking about our Saviour with my children.  His love surrounds us.  The festivities are a bit more low key and the beautiful dresses and clothes,  the promise of spring and the beauty around me, have filled my soul.

Doughnut day-  Today is doughnut day.  Every day for 18 years I have gone and eaten a doughnut today. A doughnut was the last thing I ate before I went to the doctor. This is the day I learned that I had type 1 diabetes.   It has changed, shaped, molded and made my life so much different, richer and beautiful than I could have imagined at 14.    It has made me more aware of my blessings and the beauty of my life.  And since I cannot change it,  I might as well try to learn what I can from it. 

Moving- Okay so to be honest I am not entirely thrilled with the prospect of this move.  It has stretch me beyond my normal limits for sanity.  The timing is  just so wrong.  But it has really shown me how much my Heavenly Father loves my little family.  Blessings have been raining on our souls.  So many generous friends and family have come forward with offers of help and ideas.  We believe we have found a solution to our temporary housing problem that will be loads of fun, a bit stressful and an amazing oppurtunity.  Thank  you to everyone who has talked with me, comforted  us and all the support you have given us.  

My Grandma Blanche "Billie"-  If anyone frequents my blog they should know how much I admire and love my grandmother.  We were at a bridal shower yesterday for my cousin Liliana and she had a bad fall.  It was really scary.  It really made me grateful for her strength, elegance and ability to love everyone. And the amazing example she has been to me in my life.   I am so grateful for my Aunt Sharon who lives and cares for her.  It was evident that she knew what to do and what to say to help and comfort my grandma.  That peace of mind is very comforting.  

Noah-  I just love his curious mind and nature.  He has to know the "why" to everything now.  It is nice that he is old enough now to explain what is going on and the reasons behind it.  We have made him a part of the decisions and he loves to give his opinions.  At speech therapy on friday he worked the hardest he ever has in a session and is making such huge strides.  He searches me out now and asks me just to be with him.  How can I say no to such a sweet request.  

Sofia-  She is so cuddly lately and I relish in her sweetness and her little body.  She loves to give kisses to everyone and tries to get us to kiss each other after we have smothered her with kisses.  She is so beautiful and a delight to have in our family.  And of course with her Easter candy she has eaten more than her brother this morning.