Miracles

I have a friend who postedabout miracles on her blog, and I thought it was a marvelous idea! Here are some examples of the miracles in my life:

1. Wonderful parents. Some people only have one, and some people don't have any, but I have TWO sets of parents! What a blessing. There is alwayssomeone to e-mail or call when I need help or reassurance. Did I mention that they are incredibly supportive? I feel love every time I touch base with any one of them, and I am truly grateful for receiving this gift in this life.

2. Not going crazy after high school. Some of you may wonder why I list this as a miracle: Well, basically, I was kind of a crazy teenager, and I could so easily have gone another way in life. After I moved out of the house, I decided to figure out if my religion was true before I went to BYU. I started reading the Book of Mormon everyday, as well as praying to try to figure out if I was living my life the right away. Of course, Mormonism is so strict - I knew if it wasn't true, there was no way I would live it's strict principles for the rest of my life! After several months, I received my answer that the Gospel is real. I haven't looked back since.

3. Marrying my husband. I met Billy my freshmen year in college. We dated for a few weeks, but I decided to kick him to the curb because he was too nice. Seriously, that was my reason. Several years later, I stalked Billy on Facebook, and he was kind enough to forgive me for being such a jerk. We started dating, and the rest is history! Well, not quite. We actually broke up a few more times - mostly because I was a mess from past experiences in relationships. Because he was so patient and so willing to forgive over and over again, we were eventually married June 21st, 2008. Best. Day. Of. My. Life.

4. Our little man. Wow, probably the biggest miracle we've received! He was definitely not planned. In fact, I had very strong feelings about getting pregnant right after getting married. Well, a month later, we were pregnant! Even though being a mother has been a long, hard road, full of struggling to be happy at home and post-partum depression (craziness), I have to say one of the things that gets me through some days is KNOWING that Ethan needed to come to Earth when he did. I know God has a plan for him, and it must be big enough to have him come a few years earlier than expected. The love I feel for my son is like nothing I've ever experienced. I am so so so grateful for the opportunity I have to be a mother when so many women don't have it. All the bad days are made worth it when, while we pray together, he kisses me and smiles, then puts his head on my shoulder. He is such an amazing example of love and perseverance in my life.

Will you take some time out of your day to share the miracles in your life?