This has been quite the month for our family. In August we celebrated Olivia being home for 1 year from the NICU and then a couple days later my grandmother was sent to the ICU where she still is. I appreciate everyone who has prayed, and sent me messages. She is still currently in a coma and we are not sure when she will wake up but I KNOW she WILL wake up. She will.
Prior to having Olivia, Jeremy and I were not religious people even though both of our families are religious. We both have a faith, Jeremy is Catholic and I am Jewish. We believe in fate and do both believe in G-D as well.
Once Olivia was born, we truly knew our fate and Olivia's fate was in G-Ds hands. We prayed everyday. For her. For us. Once Olivia came home we continued to pray. I would pray and "talk" to G-D on my way to and from work EVERY day. I would tell G-D what I was thankful for and thank G-D for all of our blessings.
Even on days where things may not be going "my" way, I know G-D has a plan for all of us. I know some people don't believe in G-D but after everything we have been through, not only with Olivia, but other health scares as well, how can I NOT believe in G-D?
I am SO thankful for everyone and every thing I have in my life. I may not say it out loud all of the time, but I know G-D hears me. I know G-D has gotten me this far and I believe in the power of prayer.
I have really prayed and thought hard when there have been tough situations in my life. When something great happens I ALWAYS try to remember to thank G-D as well. I know I am in control of my life, but also believe G-D puts obstacles in front of us to prove to ourselves and over come.
Thank you G-D for giving me strength during tough times and trials. Thank you G-D for giving me laughter, smiles and happy times. Thank you G-D for giving me love and support in my life. Thank you G-D for giving me opportunities and challenges.
I hope you all find comfort and strength in whatever you choose to believe in!
*All images were found through Google*
9 comments:
I love love this post! Prayers for your family and your grandmother
I actually have a post-it on my computer that says "Thank Him" because sadly, it's easy for me to forget to thank him for ALL the many blessings he's given us!! Loved your post today girl! Still praying for your fam and gma!
I'm new here from Mrs to Mama! Your blog is darling...I'm so glad your precious Olivia is growing and healthy...what a journey! Looking forward to reading more:)
I cry reading this, I read through your one year homecoming celebration then found myself with my newborn in the NICU.
I've always been a believer, just not the believer I should be, not as faithful as I could be.
Those nights in the hospital, when all was quiet and no visitors streaming in and out, I found myself sobbing. Praying through tears, begging God for mercy on Pierce, begging for Him to help, asking for healing.
Finally, I remembered that I needed to not only ask for help and guidance, healing and strength, but that I also needed to thank Him for the blessing that was my son...no matter the fact that he was in the NICU, just thank God that he was here and being taken care of by one of the best NICU units in the southeast.
Wonderful post.
Forgot to add that your post reminded me of a song, it's an amazing song: Better Believer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_ieXNK4usU
I prayed/ talked to G-D when I was pregnant because my aunt had cancer and all I wanted was for her and my baby to meat. Then while in the NIcU I never stopped talking to G-D because my baby was here and my aunt was still with us, he ha a plan for them to meet, it just meant Mackenzie had to be born a month early and 'hang out' in the NICU. If she had been born at her due date she wouldn't have had two long weekends with my Aunt.
Long comment but I truly believe what you said! And love the images especially the ones saying 'thank you'
I'll keep your grandma in my thoughts. Hope she wakes up soon!!
Love this post. Will be praying for your Grandma. I loved seeing the pics of Olivia's celebrations!
Wow, almost every blog I have read this morning, has spoken to me. The same message be thankful. Even my phone that hasn't given me a bible reminder in a long time, dinged and the devotional was about being thankful. Haha I think someone is trying to tell me something. Thank you for this post!
What a wonderful post. XXOO
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