I can't believe I made it through this last year with a brand new baby and 2 year old. I know that if it wasn't for my mother and sister I would be lost and wouldn't have made it. But more importantly, I know that if it wasn't for my Heavenly Father, that I would have been lost in my sorrows and despair. It's hard to explain, but I know that the Lord GAVE me gifts of strength and peace. It wasn't like I figured it out on my own and overcame it on my own. It was like he literally lifted me up and gave me these tangible gifts of the spirit. People ask me how I did it, and it was because of Him...and because of these two precious spirits he entrusted me with. Their smiles, and strong spirits give me happiness everyday. I had a very spiritual experience with Taylor's birth, and it was like the Lord handed me this precious gift of JOY and PEACE.
I am so grateful for the Lord, for the gospel and for my testimony. I feel that I have come out of this a completely different person, and a much more grounded and spiritual person. I am thankful for the refiner's fire that I have been through and thankful for the lessons that I have learned. I know that because I was completely stripped down and at my "bottom point", that I was able to learn what it meant to truly depend on the Lord and the Savior. I will always be grateful for that.
I am looking forward to my future and looking forward to what the Lord has in store for me. I still have my hard times and the pain comes and goes, but I am so happy and so grateful for the blessings that I do have. Being a single mother is the hardest thing ever, but I know I can do it. I have such an amazing bond with my girls and know that the three of us were meant to be together.
Also, thank you to all of my friends and family who have been there for me and have given me so much support and strength!
15 comments:
oh jamie, you are so beautiful! I love you so much, you have no idea. Your flowers are gorgeous! You have no idea how happy it makes me to see the light in your eyes again!
Your reflection is priceless and it will be in the eyes of your beautiful girls. This was a brilliant post and you look stunning!!
Thanks for sharing, I have learned so much from our friendship and truly cherish it. You are a wonderful mother and an absolutely beautiful person!
I admire you so much Jamie, and for so many different reasons. I hope only good and beautiful things for you and your girls. The girls are so lucky to have you as their mommy.
Jamie, you amaze me with your spiritual strength and remind me that Heavenly Father is not only aware of what is happening in our daily lives, but is actively involved, supporting us. Thank you.
Jamie, you have grown so much in this year. It is too bad that growth usually come with pain and hardship. I admire you and I know you have been through more than any of us can understand. God Bless You and your beautiful daughters!
You're amazing and your girls are lucky to have a mom like you!
Jamie! You are beautiful, and I'm sorry this past year has been hard for you. You are such a great example to your little girls of grace and beauty and strength all at the same time! I hope this coming year is full of happiness and joy for you!
Jamie, Thank you for what you wrote. You are amazing. Your girls are so lucky to have you. It is a hard thing to go through (i've seen it in my family) but things happen for a reason, and better things are to come. I admire you for your strength.
Jamie,
I hope you don't mind that I checked out your blog. I found it through Julie's blog. I don't know if you remember me, but we worked together at the Anniversary Inn. I found your blog through Julie's blog. I am actually in the same boat as you. Travis and I separated last December and I was pregnant at the time. I am so happy to see that you have come out on top and that things are going well for you and your girls. They are beautiful. I admire you, I know it's definitely far from easy. If you ever want to chat or anything, I would love to. tingeyfam3@msn.com
Cassie
It was amazing to read your reflection and have flash backs to my own situation even though they are so different. I know exactly what you mean by the Lord giving you gifts of joy and peace. It is so easy to get lost in the sorrow but if you just let him in, he can give us strength to over come anything. I think its amazing what we can actually get through, and that in the end we can get through it happy!! I love you and can't wait to see you soon!! --Jenn
i just have to say ditto to what everyone else said! you are such an amazing example to us all!
That's a beautiful bouquet:) You may have changed and grown in so many ways, but you're still the fun, honest person I love. Glad to have the friendship we have. Love you -
oh Jamie...thanks for sharing your feelings. You are an amazing woman. Marci's comment made me cry and I'm so glad you are in a happier place now. YOU GO GIRL!!! You look so beautiful. I love you even though we are so far apart.
First off, you are beautiful inside and OUT! The Lord does have good things in store for you, I know it. Thank you for sharing your testimony, it's a good reminder that he really is there for us and does lift us in our times of great need. You are sweet.
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