10 Years of Me and The Month of March

I would like to take a moment to apologize to the grandparents of my children. This blog is primarily for you....well, for you, and as an outlet for my desire to write. I have slacked in a BIG BAD WAY lately, but please do not give up visiting. We now have real live internet, but have discovered that our computer is throwing a temper tantrum and refuses to connect to said internet. Please know that as soon as our internet AND our computer are in sync I will be much more diligent at keeping your giant, grandparent-sized hearts full. Until then, I'm afraid you must put up with my ramblings...

*I totally hacked off the idea for this blog post from my friend Annie. Thanks Annie ps- its kinda creepy how similar our last 10 years have been ;)

10 Years of Me and The Month of March

10 Years Ago I was preparing to graduate from high school, wondering exactly where I would be going to college, as it seemed my plans and God's suddenly didn't match.

9 Years Ago I was figuring out just what a respiratory therapist did and realizing I HATED it. I had also just met the love of my life, but had not yet realized how awesome he is!

8 Years Ago I was planning a wedding and preparing to graduate from college, literally counting down the weeks left until graduation with a paper chain.

7 Years Ago I was enjoying the first year of married life and going part-time as a respiratory therapist because my body couldn't handle working nights...best move ever!

6 Years Ago I was packing boxes to move to Coralville from Kansas City.

5 Years Ago I was finally back to work in critical care as a respiratory therapist after working in home care for 8 LONG months. And rejoicing that the Lord had worked a true miracle in my heart, causing me to go from hating my profession to loving it! (it's amazing what he'll do if you just ask)

4 Years Ago I was pregnant for the first time, but didn't know it. I found out I was pregnant on April 1st and miscarried 14 days later.

3 Years Ago I was pregnant for the 3rd time and reservedly excited.

2 Years Ago I was enjoying the sleepless, thankless, joyful moments of being the mother to a sweet baby boy and falling more in love with my husband as I watched him become a father.

1 Year Ago I was literally days away from giving birth to our second son. Once again, experiencing a transformation in my heart as the Lord prepared me for his birth. You can read more about that here.

March this year, I am mother to two small boys, wife to one big boy, and daughter of one Great King! This year has brought many trials, but I am so thankful for the Lord's provsion (materially and spirtually) and his never-ending grace and mercies....which are new every morning and of which I use every ounce of my portion every day!