This little angel girl has been a light to us in the last few weeks.
She is so fun and sweet and warm... and the biggest blessing in our life together.
I was going through, and pulling, some of my favorite pictures, and was completely overwhelmed with the way the Lord has blessed us.
The past couple of months have been a roller coaster of emotions for us as we found out we were expecting a new little one, only to find out that we lost the pregnancy. Again.
Anyone who has had a miscarriage can attest to the toll it takes on a person both physically and emotionally. This one seemed to be more drawn out than the one I had before Ella.
I think it is hard for people to understand who haven't experienced it. I guess you never know what a person struggles with, or how a person feels unless you have been there yourself.
Recently, I was hanging out with a dear friend who is also pregnant, and it was so hard for me to listen to her worries about gaining weight during her pregnancy when I was so devastated with my own loss.
It has taken me a bit to process the loss.
Life can be so hard and sad sometimes.
But isn't that the point of experiencing trials in this life?
To soften our hearts, to help us know how to succor others, to bring us closer to God, to humble us, to make us thankful for our blessings.
Today, I am overwhelmed with the beauty in my life.
Life is sad sometimes, but it is also so full of joy.
It is painful, but so fulfilling.
It is hard, but beautiful.
If we choose to see the beauty.
I am thankful for an imperfect body which has blessed me with my perfect, beautiful angel girl.
I am thankful for that dear friend who has been so supportive in so many ways.
I am thankful for the care and concern of loved ones.
I am thankful for my sweet little family, even if it never gets any bigger.
I have faith that the Lord will bless us with the family we are supposed to have.
I am thankful for the little girl who picks my nose while I say nighttime prayers with her.
I am thankful for her inquisitive little nature and bright smile.
I am thankful for the joy she brings to my heart every single day.
I love being a mommy to my Ella Claire.
As much as I never want anything sad to ever happen to her,
I hope that when it does she will choose to see beauty.
Andrea at Opulent Cottage
I'm so sorry for your loss, Kristen. We went through the same thing when our daughter was little. Just know that no matter what happens, you will love and enjoy your precious daughter as much when she's grown as you do now 🙂 We ended up only having Abby, and she's still the light of our life, even now that she's in college! You are such a positive, sweet girl, and Ella's lucky to have you for her momma.
xo, Andrea
Stacey
Hugs and <3.
Christina
Huge hugs to you, Kristen. I'm sorry for your loss. You've always been such an amazing spirit able to look for the good. My prayers for you to continue to see the beauty during trials.