A Trio of Years

Photo taken by Jeff’s cousin, Kayla!

Wow.

Three years ago, this week, we started this blog. The week of Thanksgiving. Its astounding how much we have been through in that short time.

Three years ago we had never seen a positive pregnancy test or had prenatal ultrasound visits. Three years ago we did not have due dates that we will remember forever or miscarriages that we will never be able to forget. Three years ago we did not understand the immense fear and turmoil that come with antenatal depression or suicidal thoughts. Three years ago we hadn’t experienced the punch in the gut that is being told 3 separate times, that a new CF drug has been released that could potentially improve quality of life, only to be told that it is not accessible to us.

Though we have been through a lot of pain these past few years, we have had moments of happiness as well. It can be hard to focus on joy when heartache is never far away, but the blessings are what we choose to thank God for in this time of thanksgiving.

I (Holly) laid in bed last night and remembered those few weeks that I was with child. And though painful memories soon follow, right now, I thank God for the beautiful privilege it was. I am so unbelievably thankful for the handsome man that God was so purposeful in giving to me. He is my best friend, my inspiration and my partner in life.

I (Jeff) set my alarm every morning to go to a job that I enjoy with coworkers who make me laugh. And though my health is less than ideal, I thank God for the many years he has protected me from severe decline.

We are so thankful that God has abundantly provided loving families, genuine friendships, a free & beautiful country and even the bare necessities of life that we too often take for granted.

We are thankful for humour and how it lifts a heavy spirit, and for warm sunshine on our faces. For 1000pc puzzles, superhero movies and extra buttery popcorn. For sweet coffee, warm pajamas and lazy mornings to sleep in. We thank God for opportunities to adventure around the world, for cameras to preserve the memories and for so. much. more.

May you find encouragement, dear friend, to change your focus today-off of the turmoil of this world and off your painful circumstances, toward the beauty of a loving Heavenly Father and the blessings you may have overlooked.

God bless,

Holly & Jeff