"When a person begins to catch a vision of the true work, when he begins to see something of eternity in its true perspective, the blessings begin to far outweigh the cost of leaving ‘the world’ behind. Herein lies the only true happiness." President Spencer W. Kimball
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| ME and my darlings once upon a time...:) |
Today.... and for the last 6-7 months I have been so very grateful for this little tiny beating heart buried away safely in my womb. Such a miracle on every level. Every time I struggle to roll over in bed or attempt to put on my shoe, every time I get tickled under my rib or punched from the inside out I am filled with gratitude. I am also consumed with the mystery behind who this little spirit is. What will his name be, what will his spirit tell me about who he is the moment I see his face. It is magic, pure magic and though this go around with baby #6 has been harder for me than the others, it is a small sacrifice to pay for such a tremendous blessing. I am grateful he is healthy and thriving and only 10 more weeks to go!
During the past few months, life has been so full of so many wonderful things. So much has changed, personally and physically and all for the better. The journey of life is raw and alive with breathing moments that when you allow your self to breath deep and permit those divine currents to flow, you can be filled with perspective and insight to see the big picture and keep moving forward. Difficult times in life have helped me understand better than before how infinitely blessed we are and how rich and beautiful life is in every way.
Life is so very happy for us. I could not be happier with the life I have, the decisions I have chosen and the blessings that abundantly sprinkle down upon me and my family. I, being a spiritual centered person can not help but attribute all I have, even all I am (even the good the bad and the ugly) to my loving Father in Heaven who has blessed me with those things (strengths and weaknesses) to refine and filter this person called Jen, to become all I can. I am grateful for all of that.
I am grateful for the constants in my life. There are few things as valuable to me as the transparent, loyal, constant, trustworthy relationships. My dear husband and family for sure top the list but there are also a very small handful of others that never change their colors or stripes. Non judgmental, non assuming, and safe in every way. SO many times they have been there when I least expect it and need it most to provide a little more lift under my wings. I have always been one who doesn't need much in this life, I need a few worth their weight in gold, then I am good forever. Thank you to those people!
I post these pregnancy pictures so that in a few months I can do another Thankful Thursday and can pay great tribute to these days with tremendous gratitude that I no longer look or feel like this... as wonderful as it is :)
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| Blue Man Group - Feb 2011 |
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| San Antonio Temple Spring Break March 2011 |
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| Awesome vein injury in my leg from carrying the twins results in me all too often making dinner in THIS position. |
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| Dallas Birthday Extravaganza January 2011 |
