I am constantly reminded of my many blessings, when each day I get to take care of the two most beautiful children in the world. Carl and I were alone for a week before Thanksgiving. The kids spent the week with Gma and Gpa Weeks in Grace so we could get things going at the gym. I was so busy I really didn't think about how much I missed them, until on Sunday when Carl and I had nothing to do but rest...we missed them. Started watching videos and looking at pictures of the kids. That's when it hit us...we are so blessed.
Naturally I would be grateful for two beautiful, healthy and extremely well behaved children...because I truly am grateful. But even beyond that, I am grateful for the family that we have gained from both our children. Carl and I have amazing parents that have been a huge support for us. Helping us move, giving us a temporary home, taking care of the kids during our crazy life changes and praying for us during our times in need and our desires for a family.
In addition to our parents and siblings, we have added five other families to the mix. Five amazing and loving families. Families that loved their little ones and then love us unconditionally with trust. We cherish that everyone loves our children so much that they want to be a part of their lives....that is awesome. We just feel so selfish to have so many families, but we adore the relationships we have developed with everyone.
With much work behind us and tons of work ahead of us...its hard to sit down and really enjoy the little things. This weekend we did just that....sat down and enjoyed our little ones. It was a joy to be with the kids again and to see family. We spent Thanksgiving at Carl's parents (picked up the kids) and then even got to see some more family in Blackfoot. Truly saddened to have missed our Hailey and Denver families, but hope to see you all sometime soon. It has also been a joy and a blessing to be so near to our Twin family.
At one point in our lives (Carl and I); we were blessed to have each other and we never imagined that in a matter of just 3 years, 3 months and 28 days we have managed to go from just the 2 of us and add 2 kids, 14 grandparents, 6 birthparents (including spouses), and way too many to count...siblings, adopted siblings, cousins and adopted cousins, a few more great grandparents and a partridge in a pear tree.
LOVE: ITS WHAT MAKES A FAMILY
Now I gotta run and be busy.
2 comments:
Thank you for letting us help with the kids they were great and they were fun to have here. We are always glad to help if we can. It has been a little quiet around here since everyone left after Thanksgiving.
You truly are SO blessed with the most amazing (multiple!) families that anyone could ever dream of! I'm glad that you got to enjoy spending time with them, and your darling kiddos, over the holiday. And it sounds like things are going well with your gym! Congrats and keep up the great work! :)
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