So blessed....

We have just started a new series at bible study.  To say that I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for this group of women would be the understatement of the year (I know, we're not far into the year but seriously!!).....We are beginning a series called "Navigating a Life Interrrupted" by Priscilla Shirer.  She went into great detail on what an "interruption" in life can be and we have all experienced many interruptions.  When things are going one way and God picks you up and leads you in a whole new direction.  Many times that interruption is not comfortable and would not be something we wanted or thought we needed.  It got me thinking about the many times my life has shifted gears in a moment.

I have been extremely blessed with so much.  I know that!!  Although there were some dark times in my past, I'm thankful for what God brought me out of and how much he's given me. In fact, I think daily about the scripture in Luke 12:48....To whom much is given, much is required (or expected).  I always relate that to my kids/family.  I feel like God entrusted me with 5 of his precious children and if He didn't think I was capable of doing a great job of raising them, He wouldn't have given them to me.  That's just how I feel about it and what God has placed on my heart.

Today was a reminder of that moment when I found out we were having twins.  Talk about an interruption!  I remember feeling like it just wasn't fair that I was pregnant.  I had finally gotten my baby weight off from Sophie (baby #3) and I was excited about the stage of life I was in.  It was selfish in many ways but it was where I was in that moment.  I'm so thankful that I realized very quickly the gift that God was blessing me with. 

I remember just KNOWING that I was having twins (before we found out) and having to pray before my ultrasound appointment that I wouldn't be disappointed if I was wrong and actually wasn't having twins.  I was estatic when we found it!!  I felt so lucky....like I'd won the lottery!  I just couldn't believe it.

 
I think that it's important to remember that God is always there....always!  Regardless of the interruption.  I know that this particular story is a good one, a happy ending...and sometimes that's not the case.  But no matter what, I believe that God has our best interests at heart.  That's what I will continue to focus on and continue to encourage others with.  In the grand scheme of things, our time on Earth is short.  Making the most of it and having faith through the ups and downs is what it's all about.  I feel blessed and I hope you do too!