Two years ago...

tonight, I was laying on my king size mattress in my living room of my empty house watching Brett Favre blow it in the divisional play-offs.  It was the beginning of the end. The start to a new life.  The end of an old life.  A transition in life. An answered prayer and so much more....Never in my life would I see myself where I am today but I am thankful for God's resounding love and watchful eye and guiding hand as He has watched over my family.  When John and I prayed years ago to "strip us of our excessive stuff" we had no idea what we would be in for.  Having "stuff"stripped away has allowed us to rely on FAITH and faith alone.  It's been a true blessing in some respects. It has changed me. It has changed my husband. It has changed my children.  Now, don't get me wrong, life has not been simple by any means but we have made our lives more simple in many aspects.  Our biggest treasure is OUR Family.  It's what matters most to us.  In some respects, I would love for those around us to experience what he have so that they can truly see the LOVE of our Father.  We can't rely on the man-made world.  Without God, we would be lost.  I personally, am stilll astray.  I am probably the one struggling the most but I am also the one who worries the most.  I have seen friendships come and go.  I have have seen lots of heartache. I have seen happiness. I have seen generosity. I have seen love.  All I can do is pray that God is not done with me. That I will  let things go...That I will accept the love of others.  I can only hope that my life will serve a purpose to those around me.  God is the ultimate one.  He will not fail me.