Praise

This has been a year of difficulty. Difficult family situations. Difficult health issues. But through all the difficulty, all the trials, all the sorrow, God has been so good. Being able to experience joy in the sorrow has been a blessing.

Brad and I knew we were entering into this phase of trial. We expected and prepared for the worst. We've experienced misunderstanding. We've experienced anger and tears. We prayed. We tried to handle each and every situation to the best of our ability. We are not perfect. We did not do all things right. Looking back, there are things we could have done better. But we did try our best.

I have been praying. Praying for healing. Not just for our immediate family, but for the extended members as well. For me it has not been as difficult, because it is not my parents, sister, or family friend. At 10 years, I am the newest member of the family, I came in at the end. I saw and experienced some of the pain, but most had already occurred. By the time I joined the family, they were already well down this path. My position has been to be supportive of my husband. I am so proud of how he has handled and led our family through this situation.

I praise God today because I can see a small light ahead. Even though it has been difficult and hard for everyone involved, I know everyone has done their best to still love. We have been in the middle for so long. But today we get to look back on this situation, instead of being in this situation. It is a new place, we have just begun this place, but we have begun. Healing has begun. A healthy healing.

There are still many obstacles, hurdles, painful moments that lie ahead. I know Satan does not want to see us reconciled. I know he will do all he can to thwart God's plans. I will continue to pray. But God is working in all the hearts in this family. I can see Him at work. I know if God is with us nothing can stand against! That is reason to praise!!!