Independence Day

We are moving forward toward a new life. This one is very different from the one we thought we had. I am starting to see the good things that have come out of this horrible situation. For one, we are a much closer family. The tension in our home is virtually gone. The fighting has ceased. Home life is much easier these days. Although the work load of this stay at home mom has quadrupled, it is better than ever. I think that we are on our way. There are many miles to go and many pit stops and pot holes, but we know that, so we are more prepared now.

There are new things daily to deal with. But we are doing it together and that makes all the difference. We are more in love and together than we have ever been. Is it worth it? Not a fair question to ask. I would never have wished for this trial in our lives. I would never have wanted my daughter to go through what she has and will go through. Everything we experience in life helps us create our character. What we do with those experiences shapes our lives. I am hoping that she will derive strength from this experience and see that we loved her and supported her no matter what. I hope that from this, we will continue to learn what we need to know to help ourselves and others. I hope that through this we will continue to rely on God and strengthen our relationship with Him. Without faith there is no hope. We need hope, so we must have faith. We will never make it with out realizing that we are not alone. Our pain has been felt and understood on the deepest level. I have to let it go with that knowledge. Hard as it is.