Week 38: Thanks!

As I've mentioned in the last couple blog posts, sometimes life doesn't go the way you think it should, sometimes things don't work out, and sometimes life just plain sucks.  Sometimes you need to take time to mourn the things that went wrong, sometimes you need to escape the world while you work through emotions, and sometimes you just need to sit down with a good chick flick and a pint of Tillamook Mudslide ice cream :).

And then sometimes you just need to be grateful.

And that is what I want to focus on today.

First off, thank you so SO much for all of the comments, text messages, phone calls, visits, and treats last week!!  I was overwhelmed by the tremendous outpouring of love from all of you.  It was pretty incredible to recognize how many awesome people I have in my life supporting us as we go through this and I am so grateful for all of you!  I feel good with our decision to adopt, and I think for the most part I've come to terms with the fact that we are most likely never going to have kids naturally again.  That being said, I'm sure there are going to be hard days ahead, and I'm grateful that I have so many great friends I can turn to! 

Secondly, a huge thanks to these guys!!

The other day Jenny calls me, "So, I have a proposition for you . . .do you want to go to Disneyland?"
      "Ah, yeah! . . .why?. . ."
      "Josh won a free trip for four to Disneyland for next weekend, do you guys want to go?"
      "Seriously?!  Of COURSE!!"
And so we went.  We had a blast!  I'm so grateful for Josh and Jenny's friendship. . .and not just because they win contests and invite us along on free vacations, although that was a definite perk. . .jk!  Josh and Jenny were the ones that first talked to us at church when we moved in, and we have been enjoying their friendship ever since!  Thanks!!

Thanks to our parents for watching Alex while we were gone.  We appreciate it so much!  Some might say that I'm a cruel mother for not taking him with us, but let's be honest - I love that kid more than anything but it was nice to have a little break . . . that and I really like going on the big roller coasters. . .  Our family does so much for us and we are so grateful!

Thanks to my grandma for helping me be domestic the last couple weeks and thanks for watching Alex while I tutor.

Thanks to my wonderful husband for always making me laugh, always supporting me in my crazy ideas, and always standing by my side through the good times and the bad.  I love you!!

There is so much to be grateful for if we only take the time to look.  Thanks to all of you! 

Happy photographing!