Treasures, blessings and everything in between...

~Every week brings new insight into situations that I may not understand the ultimate plan for, or the "BIG" reasoning behind it but one must simply trust. I wasn't always a women who trusted God, actually there was a time where I followed my own path and let me tell you people, it was a rocky road filled with alot of not so great things. I was tested at every angle or turn it seemed and the more I let go of my control freak nature the less I had to jump hurdles. It seemed that I merely glided right over them without difficulty or trouble. This last year has been filled with a myriad of positive things, not so positive things and sickness with myself. I was always that kid who was always sick with something! I always had ear infections, tummy issues, you name it and I have had it. I have had probably 10 surgeries to help in feeling better and still this coming Tuesday the 28th I will have 9 gall stones removed from my gall bladder, as well as said wretched gall bladder and finally a hernia repair that I did not know I had! What the heck? It has been a rough few days with the pain associated with gall stones and such, but 2 nights ago as my surgeon said this surgery had to happen ASAP I thought...Ok I have 3 kids I need a plan! I did not flip out, I prayed, I prayed for peace first off and second that I would have someone or several someone's to help me navigate recovery for a few days then I should be good. I called my mother in law and asked her if she could come and help, she never wavered. She bought her ticket and will be here tomorrow night, what a relief and a treat too. She does such a good job at caring for others, I hope to one day return the love she has shown me and my family for so many years. Things are starting to come to a close in a few short months in Colorado Springs, that is such a crazy thought, not to mention to even utter those words! This has been home since 2004,or around there. I have called my job home since 2004 as well and now I have to look for a new job, leave my comfort zone and I have to tell you it has me a tad nervous. I know God will watch out for us and in his timing make it all work out but the control freak side of me is flipping out! :) I like plans, definitive plans, making sure things work out and well in this case it will take alot of trust from the big man upstairs and faith, and I will have to simply let it play out. Eeek! This control freak mommy is having a tough time with that one. One good side out of the job thing is there are several prospects out there and I have gotten several call backs already, so my resume is out there and I am being noticed-YAY! With that being said I am training my replacement here to take my job over and she is amazing. She has a kind heart and is so sweet. It is nice to have a genuine person to talk to about daily things and I know without a doubt her and I would be great friends if I was not moving. God brings people into our lives for a reason and I am so blessed he brought The Miller's into my life, even if only for a short time. They are simply good people and I am happy to know them. Some sad things also happened this week to people in my life and I will not go into detail other than pray for them. Hug your kids, your spouse, your friends, the people in your life. Tell them what a difference they make in your life and treasure every ounce of life, because life my friends is the true gift and I am blessed to have it. So say a few extra prayers for me on Tuesday as I go in for surgery, I hope to come out feeling better in the end. I am positive and looking at this as an adventure, with Debbie here and my kids and few friends by my side I cannot go wrong! Love and blessings to you all~May you have a wonderful weekend. Also attached are a few fun pictures! ~S