Wednesday, April 7, 2010

remembering florida, and being grateful

i came across these pictures of when i took the kids to florida while i was a single mom. before mia, before freddy, before my life now.
van had just turned 4. it seems like forever ago.
during that time i was working full time, the kids were in daycare, and i was exhausted mentally and physically every day, as i was doing everything on my own. looking back, it was one of the hardest times of my adult life.
sure, we're on vacation here and of course we're happy and having fun, but i guess that's my point. i look back at these and other pictures of us during that time, and i'm so grateful that i was still able to give my kids a good life and that i was able to give them the best of me, even if i was alone.
except i wasn't alone. my Heavenly Father was with me every step of the way, and He continues to be with me whenever i need Him.
and for that i am grateful.






3 comments:

carolyn said...

you r the best!

Abby said...

I admire you for your courage and that beautiful smile, even when things got tough...and you've definitely been blessed for it!

Robyn said...

i got emotional reading this post. what a strong, good mother you are. i admire you so much!

i can't believe how young the kids look! i loved you guys right away! soooo happy you and freddy found each other!