Lessons Learned

 I have spent quite a bit of time blog hopping these last couple months (while I pumped).  It has been interesting to me that although many of the people have experienced very different trials, we all seemed to have learned a lot of the same lessons. 

Even though I feel like those first eleven weeks of Kate's journey were some of the hardest weeks I've ever experienced- I wouldn't trade them in for anything.  There is something about a trial that brings you to the very core of your existence. It helps you to realize what is most important.  It humbles, it strengthens, it awakens your senses-- it makes you grow.  These are the lessons I hold dear to my heart.  Looking back through my posts- they are very apparent. 

• The Lord's hand is in all things-blessings and miracles
• What matters most- family, friends, people- priorities and balancing time
• Have faith, not fear- God is always near
• The unselfish act of service
• Look for the small and simple things-find joy in the journey
• There are amazing people all around going through much harder trials.