Sometimes it's hard to believe that there really was a before. The last five months have been so intense, so all-consuming that "real life" seems like another lifetime completely. For several months it was so painful to me to think about the past and what we had lost. It was equally painful to think about the future and the fear of the unknown. So I survived by living completely in the now. "We'll make it through the next five minutes and then go from there."
But we've been incredibly blessed. Our life now is not only near "normal", but with our new perspectives and experiences it's very much enriched. So I look to the future with hope and I am grateful for the past.
Six months ago, just weeks before the hospital and without a care in the world, we spent a relaxing day celebrating our little town. We love this community SO much. It only took a few months of living here for me to say that if we ever moved, Matt would have to drag me away kicking and screaming. After the last few months though, it would be over my dead body. Dramatic, I know. But I really do love these people THAT much!
Here is the family enjoying the Founder's Day parade:
And here we are at our very first tractor pull:
And here we are at our very first tractor pull:
3 comments:
wow..you can write a book . I read some of your posts....how very scary....I am reading now Uncle Toms Cabin...and asking myself everyday why some people suffer and others don't.......
I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.
I hope you have a great day today.
It's amazing, Nancy, how you all have come through something so difficult and not only come through it, but did it with love, faith, and goodness. I'll never cease to be amazed and inspired by you all. Here's believing the next 6 months will hold unprecedented wonderful things for you all.
Finding somewhere to live that makes you feel good is always a plus so many people are living in places ther youw rather not be...........I am pleased to hear that you have come though and are doing better with each passing day........
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