"That all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good." Doctrine and Covenants 122:7
Wow! I can't believe it has been 2 months since I last posted. Well, actually I can believe it. Much has happened in our lives and the quote above has come to mean a lot to me. Most already know the details and I don't want to go into detail here, but I have been facing probably one of the hardest things I have had to go through to date. After having surgery a month ago, I had complications and ended up nearly flat in bed for almost 4 weeks. Hence the lack of posts, I didn't come downstairs where our computer was. Not being able to take care of my children and husband and having to rely VERY heavily on others has been a true trial for me, not to mention the toil it has taken on those around me. However, this experience has been for our good, probably in ways I still don't even know. But here are some of the things I have learned:
-To be truly grateful for good health
-To understand the incredible blessing of loyal family and friends
-To learn to be humble and trust in the Lord, even when things aren't
going well
-To trust that my Heavenly Father is aware of me and my family
-To be patient and let things work out in the Lord's time frame!
I am very grateful and pleased to report that I am getting my strength back and beginning to feel like myself again. I look forward to putting my life back together again, (esp. my disorganized house!)and I really look forward to spending time with my husband and children again. I have missed being a part of their lives. Tay says he wants his old mom back and Madi says she can't wait until I can run with her. I can't wait to run with her too!
THE Main Reason for this post is to thank once again the many family and friends who called, came, or offered prayers on our behalf. Most esp. thank you to Joseph's parents and to My parents and sister who without whose help we never would have gotten through the past month. We are truly blessed with amazing parents and siblings!! Also, I wanted to send an encouragement to all of you who check this who I love so much. I know you are all going through your own very difficult trials. At times they seem too much to bear and all you can do is cry. I encourage you to have a good cry, get it out, and then pick yourself up and push through. These things will be for your good as this experience has been for mine. If there is anything I can do to help, please call. I have learned that we are each others angels, and a big, big thanks to those of you who have been my own PERSONAL ANGELS this past month!
8 comments:
Amy, I am so happy to hear that you are starting to do a little better. You have been on my mind so much. My mom has been giving me updates. It is so hard to feel so dependent on others for everything. I don't know if you have heard the song "Just let me cry" by Hilary Weeks, but if you haven't, you really need to download it and listen to it. You have such a beautiful family and beautiful spirit. I know you will be blessed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so glad to hear how you are doing! I've been thinking about you a lot lately, and you are in our daily prayers. We love you so much! In times like these, we feel so weak, but the strength that we build because we are so weak and have to be so humble is worth it.
Hey there. I'm so glad that you're feeling better, but please do take it easy still. We're here for you even though we're still battling illnesses at our house. Your kids' pics are cute---what a precious baby!
What a beautiful post. I'm so glad you're feeling better. I read Elder Maxwell's book, "All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience" last year and it really helped me understand a little more about our tests and our individual plan here on earth. The Lord knows the way out of every ill.
I'm grateful for what I've also learned about receiving help from angels and the ability we all have to try to be angels for others.
Oh Amy! I am so sorry to hear that you have been recovering from surgery. I hope that you are feeling better, and that you are well.
Your perspective is so refreshing, and your faith is touching. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us, you are such an example to me. I hope that you are feeling well today, and that you will be running with your kiddos as soon as possible!
I am glad you are getting better. I believe that the Lord will only give us trials that we can handle. You are an especially strong person and that's probably why you've had to carry so much. I appreciate your faith and optimism. I have also learned through adversity we learn compassion and that certainly is a blessing. Best wishes as you continue to recover. You are amazing. Tell the family hi.
Rough times. Glad to hear things are starting to improve. Laying around is no fun especially when you feel awful. And losing your independence can be very difficult too. Are you still using soy milk for Olivia? I bought about a month and a half supply for McKay but he's back on breastmilk and doing much better with reflux meds so I don't think we'll use it. If you can use it, you can have it. We'll just have to get it to you if someone is coming or going. Best wishes for a full recovery.
Oh my wonderful, lovely daughter. When you mentioned ANGELS, I hope you included yourself. The times spent with you this yr. (except for 1 tiny moment on the 4th) have been amazing, awesome and every other positive adjective I can think of. Thank you so much for being the DAUGHTER you are (an example - and ANGEL) to all of us. I'm ready for another trip to Sheridan if I'm needed, but if not, then a visit with you in Denver will have to do (so excited).
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