**Stolen from Facebook. Original **
I will be the 1st to admit that I am not perfect. Not by a long shot. Neither is our life perfect. But then again. I believe that no human being can be or is capable of perfection. Only our Saviour is perfect, and so very thankful for that reassurance.
I also will be the 1st to admit that this past year hasn't been the easiest. But at the same time, it's been one of the happiest time/years for me/us. Confusing I know, but it's the truth. Living in 2 different places over 850 miles apart isn't exactly ideal or easy with 4 lil kids. Saying goodbye to family when we have to return is... very hard. Growing up we often had 2 choices in a matter: "Take it or leave it." Since this IS our life at the moment, we deal with what is on our plate. And make the most of it.
Because of certain sacrifices we've had to make, we've been given so much more in return than we could ever imagine was our portion. This whole 'experience' has been a very good lesson for me. I've learned to realize what is truly important. I've learned (and this is quite hard for me) to disregard things that don't and never will matter. I look at things in a whole new light. I focus on what I DO have, rather than on things I DON'T have. But more importantly, I've learned that being happy is much more important than having things perfect and/or perfection. I'm so thankful that I truly am happy. Even if things aren't perfect.
**I'm not sure what will happen with this blog. I know awhile back I said I was deleting it, but
I'm sure it isn't easy living in two places but you guys seem to handle it so well. :)
ReplyDeleteI think we can too easily focus on trying to have everything perfect instead of focusing on being happy with what we do have.
Very well written Heather, you summed it up so well. Trying to attain perfection is pointless...being happy and content...attainable for sure. Nothing bets happiness...not even perfection.
ReplyDeleteWell said, my dear! And everything about you and your family proves how happy you all are! Love ya bunches, sweet pea!
ReplyDeletemuch love going your way - whatever you decide to do with your blog, there will be many of us who will be cheering for you from a distance, even if it is silently ;)
ReplyDeletelove this post - love your blog! i have a very hard time prioritizing what is truly important and spend way too much time focusing on what i want!
ReplyDeleteSo true...But you do not have to be 850 miles away to not be able to see family like you would like!! Glad to have you as a SISTER!!!:)
ReplyDeleteI'm still here and saw your post! :) I often wonder why we try so hard to be perfect? At least I do and then the more I try the more disappointed I become in myself. And then I tend to expect it out of those around me too-which isn't fair! Thanks for the reminder! :)
ReplyDeleteWell said Heather, we all need reminders of thwat matters and what doesnt and to hold on to what matters :) Love your background ;-)
ReplyDelete"What" blonde moment ;)
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