Blah

Sometimes life just throws some blah at you….since 2019 I feel that our family, as well as many others have had more than the usual “fill”. I also know that’s a selfish way to look at life. To think that only your problems in life are harder than everyone else.

Christmas Eve was “eventful” in a way that I never want to experience again. I don’t have any picture perfect photos…just glimpses. Christmas morning was very much the same. Sometimes, pain comes in waves that can’t be discussed…it just sits for those who know us closely and love us. I will tell you that our marriage is a good one..and our children are successful adults, our 14 year old is a joy, and I am thankful.

The only reason why I put this in words is that it’s something that I’ve found that others have had to deal with. There is such peace in knowing we are not walking alone. There is no picture perfect family. All families have burdens, all families have hurt caused by the hands of others. Everyone needs love end compassion and not fingers pointing. Everyone needs to know that they are important. They need to know they are worth it, not worthless. They are deserving of love and care and dignity. That they matter. That they are worth the struggle.

I pray that you will hold your families close. That you will teach your sons how to be men…that you will teach your daughters that they are worth the wait. That they deserve men that see them as the beautiful blessings that they are. I pray that evil will find its way to what it deserves.

For now, I will enjoy the laughter we had…the memories we made…and the anticipation of better days….

I will hold on to my son wearing this ridiculous shirt that my daughter got for Christmas…