This is going to be a spiritual one folks. And no pictures.
We haven't had a typical marriage. 1 year in, Juan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I cried and cried, he held strong and recognized it as a blessing. That trial was followed by a less-than-successful business venture by my entrepreneurial-spirited husband (and me as a supportive wife). Not to mention the 2 1/2 years of infertility including 2 miscarriages. Juan's attitude marked our marriage, these trials are blessings. It took me quite a while to come around to that.
As for the trial most specific to me, my infertility came to be the biggest blessing of my life and our marriage. I learned to cling to my Heavenly Father, and first and foremost I learned that there was a higher power that had a plan for me. A plan that was most definitely better than the plan I had for myself. Yes my plan was 24 years in the making, baby name pages in my journal by age 9, day-dreaming through middle school, falling into place by the time I was married to the man of my dreams at age 20. But God had a better plan for me, and He'll continue to throw my 'plan' through loops as I get used to this new plan in store.
A few nights ago I laid under our lit tree, reading a Christmas picture book like I did all growing up. After a few minutes I decided to read aloud to our daughter, as she was kicking inside of me. In less than 3 months we are going to hold a baby in our arms, and we are going to be a family for eternity. 2009 is the year that all those trials became blessings to me. Because they all led up to the blessing that is our baby girl.
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Cami- you are such an amazing person! I'm just going to throw that out there. Dave and i are so hppy for you two and the laughter you have brought into our lives. You are going to be such an amazing family...expecially if you are so optomistic about all of life's trails.....you will really see all of the happiness that Heavenly Father has intented for you. And I think he has a lot in store for the three of you. So sweet that you read to your daughter under the xmas tree...
Spiritual, but a good post! It's so true that the hardest trials in life will eventually end and then we'll see the blessings and happiness that follow! I'm so excited and happy for you guys. Your example and trials have also been an example to me and helped me in many ways as well! We're blessed to have you guys as friends :)
You two definitely have had some curve balls thrown at you, but it is really wonderful how you have overcome those things and really turned them into times of growth and blessings. You and Juan are wonderful! I can't wait to see that sweet girl of yours!
I love spiritual posts! It is a great way to keep track of where you are really at in your life. You are at an all time high! You definitely deserve it. Thank goodness Heavenly Father has a purpose behind our trials or there's no way they'd be worth it, but I see how yours have made you the strong, spiritual, amazing woman you are today! I love you Cam!
Love you Cami! You're awesome!
A Beautiful post Cami! Thanks for sharing your testimony and your faith! Miss you and am so excited for you 2 to have a little girl!
All I can say to that is Amen!!
Hey Cami, I know I don't know you that well and haven't talked to you and Juan in years but I saw your blog on Adrienne's and clicked on it. You wrote a spritual blog and I think I needed to read it. Nate and I have had one miscarriage and have had almost 4 years of infertility. We are now trying to adopt and are very excited! I'm so excited for you and Juan to have a baby girl and glad that dream is finally going to happen! Thanks for the blog post.
thanks for posting this!!
I love you Cami.
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