If I remember right, I put this on my list to always remind me of the wonderful life I have. It's easy for me to loose sight of it when I'm having a bad day, but I truly do know I have a good life.
Of course where I am now did not come easy and did not come over night. I have certainly come a long way as a person (p.s. I still have a long long way to go) and how grateful I am today that change is possible. I simply couldn't have done it without Adam by my side. He has the ability to make me see joy when I cannot find it myself or calm me down when I'm upset about something. He keeps me laughing, keeps me believing that anything is possible, and reminds me of how good life is.
Some people have questioned me on my marriage...has it always been this good? The answer is no. No it hasn't. It's been years of work and sacrifice to get to the point where we're at now, we've had some really hard times. It took uncomfortable conversations and commitments to one another. It took faith, hope, and trust in each other. But ultimately, neither of us were willing to settle for anything less than our dream, so we made changes. We focus on each other, we do, and we give. Is it perfect? No. Marriage is a constant progress, we have our ups and downs like anyone, but we are continually focused on our dream.
My girls...they are the other puzzle piece to my life. I have never thought I was that great of a mother or that I really do motherhood well, but when your little one (Megan) calls from across the dinner table and yells, "mommy, your the bestest ever mommy" (she said this last night) you got to think, even though you may not be the best, to someone you are.
I know I could share more, but these are the two most important parts and I know if this was all I had I would need nothing more. They are my life. They are the ones that make my life good. And the best part is, I get them for eternity. I couldn't ask for anything more. How grateful I am.
11 comments:
I too struggle with feelings of not being the best mom, but I agree that to our kids we are. It's wonderful that you can be so close to the most important people in your life.
what a huge topic to address in a bullet point on your 100 list.
i love that you are willing to share so much about your ups and downs. it is hard work. you and your adam are such a beautiful couple, and a beautiful example to me.
I like that you put that on there to remind you that you do have a good life. I sometimes need that reminder. I have a great life and thanks for reminding me!
What a great reminder that we always need to be working hard at keeping our relationships the best we want them to be. We can't just find "the perfect person" (he/she doesn't exist) and expect the rest of life to be a cakewalk. My brother should read this - picky, single guy that he is. :) Marriage is work, hard work, but it can also extremely fulfilling, wonderfully educational, and beautifully blissful.
What a beautiful post. I love how you pointed out that to our own kids we are the best. It's so true and so sweet.
Wow, that was a great post. Marriage isn't easy but I have to say you two look pretty happy!
I loved you tribute to your marriage. I agree, it takes some work, but wow when it starts working it's wonderful, isn't it? Great photography.
You are rockin' the good vibes! I like how honest you are about your struggle to realize this truth - that you have a great life. Thanks for showing the recipe so that we can all remember that we are also equally blessed.
Beautifully said! Life is good!
thank you for sharing your thought about life and marriage. you both look really happy together in the pictures you've posted. I agree it's lot of hard work and sometimes that's difficult but it's worth it. the thing is to persevere till the end, isn't it? thanx for your example of life and for your sincerity.
This post, along with it's photos are so lovely. You are such a strong and beautiful lady Amy.
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