Me a Blogger??!!

My first blog entry. Honestly, I NEVER thought I would blog. It never really interested me. Then, my husband mentioned his sister Jen starting one and the biggest reason being to keep a family history and journal. I pondered it for a few days and then felt I needed to do the same. I love to journal, and this is an even funner way to do it. It is even better since I am not a scrapbooker. Honestly, it overwhelms me. So, this is a way to simplify and hopefully put the two together.

It is funny to see how life turns out sometimes. I never thought I would get married as late as I did and then start having children even later. The Lord's timetable is truly not our own. I am grateful though, because He does know what is in our eternal best interest-even when we don't. I have worked as a social worker for thirteen years after getting both a Bachelors and Masters degree in it. A year ago, after finally being blessed with our little Natalie, I made the scariest leap of faith in a long time. I quit working full-time to be a stay-at-home mommy. It wouldn't have been as scary had my husband had a full-time job, but he only had very part-time work. But, in my heart, I knew it was the right thing to do and the Lord kept telling me to do it. I am so grateful I did. It has truly been the best thing ever. Yes, I have had to make some major adjustments and re-discover myself at times, but have never had so much joy. The Lord also blessed my husband a little while later with a full-time job. I am grateful for his love and support throughout the entire experience and for his sacrifice to keep Natalie and I home. It is still tight, but the blessings FAR outweigh everything else. I am so grateful to such a wonderful Heavenly Father that knows better than us. When we put our complete trust in Him, he truly leads and guides us. I am so thankful for His son, the atonement, their love, and eternal families.