A year later...

This month has been a time of celebration and also a time of remembering what we were experiencing last year.  I remember and pray for the family that Ryan met in the waiting room on the first day we arrived at the hospital to be induced last year who shared with him that they just lost their grandbaby. I pray that time healed some of their hurt.  

I remember a friend sharing that after you give birth you feel as though you can accomplish anything—like running a marathon.  I remember thinking of that statement over and over again in October of 2010 when I was in and out of the hospital for over half of Ainsley’s first month of life.  I felt broken physically and felt weak and unable to care for my new baby because I was so sick.  

A year later I am feeling grateful that God has restored my health and blessed us with a beautiful, healthy baby girl.  Although I don’t think I’m ready to run a marathon, I am running for the first time in my life.  Last week I started running and if it wasn’t for a group of 20 other women who have committed to running a 5K together I probably would have stopped after only running a couple of times.  I am thankful for them!  Instead of giving up, I am committed. Some days I only have 15 minutes—but I still lace up my shoes and go. It has been a great time to clear my head, pray, and focus on health!

“But you are a shield around me, O Lord; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head”. –Psalm 3:3